Who among the following Supreme Court judges was in news in 2022 for recusing
himself from hearing a plea against the ED chief’s tenure extension?
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Correct answer: C
Explanation
The correct answer is option 3 I.e.Justice SK Kaul
- Justice S.K. Kaul’s decision to recuse himself from hearing the plea against the ED chief’s tenure extension in 2022 reflects the judiciary's adherence to principles of impartiality and integrity.
- Recusal is an important mechanism to ensure that judges do not preside over cases where there might be a conflict of interest or any other factor that could affect their impartiality.
- This action underscores the commitment of the Indian judiciary to uphold high ethical standards and maintain public confidence in the judicial process.
- Plea Against Tenure Extension: A plea was filed challenging the extension of the tenure of the ED chief, who at that time was S.K. Mishra.
- The petition questioned the legality and appropriateness of extending the term of the ED chief, arguing that such an extension might be inconsistent with legal and administrative norms.