Justice Shree Chandrashekhar recuses from hearing bail plea of Bhima Koregaon accused Surendra Gadling

Supreme Court Justice Shree Chandrashekhar has recused himself from hearing the bail plea of activist Surendra Gadling, who is linked to the 2016 Surjagarh mine arson case. This marks the third time a judge has recused themselves from this specific case without providing a reason.
Supreme Court judge Justice Shree Chandrashekhar on Tuesday (July 21, 2026) recused himself from hearing a bail petition filed by advocate and activist Surendra Gadling in connection with the 2016 Surjagarh iron ore mine arson case. This marks the third recusal by a Supreme Court judge from hearing Mr. Gadling’s bail plea without assigning any reason.
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