New Delhi: The Supreme Court on Friday expressed its unhappiness over the manner proposed impeachment of the Chief Justice of India is discussed in public.
“We are very disturbed about what has been happening…it is very unfortunate what is happening,” the bench comprising Justice A K Sikri and Ashok Bhushan observed, seeking the assistance of Attorney General KK Venugopal in the matter.
Earlier Congress led opposition parties met Vice-President and Rajya Sabha Chairman M Venkaiah Naidu and handed over a notice for impeachment of CJI Dipak Misra.
At a press conference, Leader of the Opposition in Rajya Sabha, Ghulam Nabi Azad said:“We have moved a motion for impeachment against the CJI on five grounds of mishbehaviour
Opposition parties, led by the Congress, on Friday met Vice-President and Rajya Sabha Chairman M. Venkaiah Naidu and handed over a notice for impeachment of CJI Dipak Misra.
A Public Interest Litigation has been filed by NGO In Pursuit of Justice. It has sought a restraint against the legislators as well as media to discuss a proposed removal motion.
Senior advocate Meenakshi Arora, appearing for the NGO, submitted that a judge cannot act fearlessly if such discourse takes place while he is in office.
SC expresses unhappiness over public debate on CJI impeachment
Leave a comment
Your Trusted Source for Accurate and Timely Updates!
Our commitment to accuracy, impartiality, and delivering breaking news as it happens has earned us the trust of a vast audience. Stay ahead with real-time updates on the latest events, trends.
