New Delhi, Nov 3 (PTI) A Delhi High Court judge hearing an evidence tampering case against Sushil and Gopal Ansal in relation to Uphaar fire tragedy has recused himself.

Justice Amit Mahajan made the decision on October 30 after it was pointed out that he had appeared for Ansal Housing and Construction Ltd, related to the convicts, as a lawyer.

The Association of Victims of Uphaar Tragedy (AVUT) convenor, Neelam Krishnamoorthy, expressed her apprehension that she may not get a fair hearing and requested that matters be listed before another bench.

“Even though the objection raised is meritless and does not have any basis, in order to allay any fear that the complainant may have, in the interest of justice, subject to orders of the Judge In-Charge (Single Benches – Criminal Jurisdiction)

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