SC Judge K V Viswanathan Recuses from Case Due to Prior Counsel Role

• Supreme Court Justice K V Viswanathan recused himself from a case after realizing he had previously represented the appellant.
• The judgment in the matter, involving Alchemist Asset Reconstruction Company Private Limited, was reserved on March 17.
• Justice Viswanathan was elevated directly from the Bar to the Supreme Court on May 19, 2023.
• He was designated a senior advocate in April 2009 and was a leading lawyer before his elevation.
• The bench recalled its March 17 order and directed the case to be listed before another bench as decided by the Chief Justice of India.