Overview

• Justice Sharad Kumar Sharma of the NCLAT recused himself on August 13 after stating in open court that a revered higher judiciary member sought a favorable order.
• He showed recent call logs or a message on his phone to lawyers, but the content and the individual's identity were not disclosed.
• The case concerns KLSR Infratech’s appeal against an NCLT Hyderabad order that admitted creditor AS Met Corp’s plea to initiate insolvency proceedings.
• Hearings concluded on June 18 with judgment reserved, and the matter will now be placed before the NCLAT chairperson for constitution of a fresh bench and a rehearing.
• Justice Sharma has previously stepped aside in matters involving Byju’s, Jeppiar Cements, and Shri Ramalinga Mills, citing conflicts or attempted influence.