 "Madras High Court")
One of the two judges in a division bench of the Madras High Court has recused himself from hearing Vedanta Ltd's petition against Tamil Nadu government's orders closing down the Sterlite Copper plant in Thoothukudi and seeking reopening of the plant.
Justice Sasidharan recused himself stating that he had earlier heard the matter in Madurai Bench of the Madras High Court and he may stay away from hearing the petition. The matter has been submitted with the Chief Justice to be assigned to another bench, he said.
The company approached the court after the Supreme Court on February 18, 2019
