SC judge Justice Sheel Nagu recuses from hearing Punjab govt’s plea against HC order for CBI probe

Justice Nagu frequently dealt with cases involving the AAP-led Punjab government during his tenure as the Chief Justice of the Punjab and Haryana High Court before his subsequent elevation to the top court.

Senior advocate Jaideep Gupta, appearing for the Punjab government, submitted that they were not relying on judgements dealt by Justice Nagu.

On Monday, the state government moved the top court against the Punjab and Haryana High Court’s direction on a petition filed by advocate Nikhil Saraf.

The allegations include cash for transfers and cash for getting favourable policies.

The petitioner submitted that no action has been taken yet, even after the Enforcement Directorate (ED) sent communications to the AAP government.