Amit Prasad's Delhi High Court nomination scrutinized over 2011 conviction
India
Advocate Amit Prasad's nomination for Delhi High Court judge is under the spotlight because of a 2011 conviction linked to a fatal road accident.
Prasad was involved in a fatal accident in 1996, when he was still a law student; he was later found guilty in 2011.
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After his conviction, Prasad got probation for good conduct and reportedly helped take the injured cyclist to AIIMS for treatment.
Despite this history, the Delhi High Court collegium has recommended him for judgeship.
The selection process itself has seen some unexpected changes, one nominee's recommendation was withdrawn by the collegium and two new names were added, so Prasad's nomination is now being reviewed by both state and central authorities, with more scrutiny ahead.