Supreme Court Recusal in Surendra Gadling Bail Plea On 2 April 2026 , Supreme Court Justice Atul Chandurkar stepped down from a bench hearing advocate Surendra Gadling 's bail application in the 2016 Gadchiroli arson case . The bench also comprised Justice JK Maheshwari . Earlier, Justice MM Sundresh had withdrawn, prompting a reshuffle of the bench. Key Developments (Bullet Points) Justice Chandurkar recused, leaving Justice Maheshwari to continue the hearing. The Supreme Court earlier questioned the prolonged pre‑trial detention of Gadling, who has been in custody for seven years without trial. The Court sought detailed information from Maharashtra on trial delays, pending discharge applications, and the prosecution schedule. Senior Advocate Anand Grover highlighted lack of electronic evidence disclosure and absence of a permanent Public Prosecutor in the NIA court. The Court directed the appointment of a judge in the NIA court within a week and ordered better video‑conferencing facilities after repeated technical failures. Important Facts Gadling is simultaneously facing charges in the Bhima Koregaon case . He is accused under the UAPA and various sections of the Indian Penal Code for allegedly directing the arson of iron‑ore trucks from the Surjagarh mines. The prosecution claims Gadling coordinated the conspiracy, while his counsel argues that the main evidence is electronic, overlaps with the Bhima Koregaon investigation, and has not been shared with the defence.