‘Black day’: Approached by litigants, Allahabad HC judge recuses self from codeine syrup bail pleas
Justice Krishan Pahal recused himself from hearing bail applications. This action followed alleged attempts by litigants to approach the judge. The court emphasized the importance of judicial impartiality and integrity. Investigators are intensifying efforts to extradite Shubham Jaiswal in a codeine syrup racket. The probe has led to chargesheets, arrests, and property seizures.