Justice Sheel Nagu Recuses from Punjab Govt Plea Against CBI Probe Order

• by Akanksha Mishra
• 2026-10-09 20:35:00

In a major procedural turn of events at the apex court, Supreme Court Justice Sheel Nagu recused himself on Friday from hearing a petition filed by the Punjab government. The state government had approached the Supreme Court seeking an interim stay on a Punjab and Haryana High Court directive that ordered the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) to probe allegations of corruption involving individuals connected to the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP)-led administration and submit a formal report within two months.

Bench Proceedings and Prior High Court Tenure

The development unfolded when the matter was called for hearing before a two-judge bench comprising Justice Dipankar Datta and Justice Sheel Nagu:

Bench Observation: Addressing the courtroom as the petition came up, Justice Dipankar Datta clarified the bench's position, stating, "Justice Nagu cannot hear this case."

Prior Judicial Role: The recusal stems from Justice Nagu's previous administrative and judicial tenure as Chief Justice of the Punjab and Haryana High Court, during which he presided over numerous matters and legal disputes involving the AAP-led Punjab government prior to his elevation to the Supreme Court of India.

Punjab Government Challenges High Court Order

The legal battle centers around serious corruption allegations that have triggered intense political and judicial scrutiny across the state:

Plea Against CBI Probe: The Punjab government moved the Supreme Court earlier in the week to challenge the High Court's order mandating a CBI investigation into corruption allegations linked directly to the Chief Minister’s Office (CMO).

State Counsel's Submissions: Representing the Punjab government, Senior Advocate Jaideep Gupta placed on record the state's reservations regarding the bench constitution, underscoring earlier adjudications during Justice Nagu's High Court tenure. With Justice Nagu stepping aside, the petition will now be placed before the Chief Justice of India for reassignment to an alternative bench.

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