Taking strong exception to the Supreme Court's remarks that “something was rotten” and was “rampant uncle judge syndrome” was prevalent, the Allahabad High Court has urged the apex court to expunge the remarks. In an application moved through its registry, the High Court has sought expunction of the remarks on the ground that they “have made it difficult” for the judges to function andtarnished the reputation of the entire judiciary in Uttar Pradesh. “The remarks are unfortunate and uncalled for and has brought down the image of the Allahabad High Court judges in the eyes of the general public. The observations had made itdifficult for the judges to function,” the application stated. It submitted judges of the High Court are appointed only after clearance from the Supreme Court collegium and as such there was no scope to question their integrity. The Supreme Court's indictment of Allahabad High Court came on November 26.