Congress cites former Supreme Court judge’s memoir; questions independence of judiciary under Modi government
The Indian National Congress party has raised concerns about judicial independence under the Modi government, citing a forthcoming memoir by former Supreme Court judge Justice Sanjay Kishan Kaul. The memoir reportedly claims that former Chief Justice D.Y. Chandrachud was overly deferential to the government regarding judicial appointments.
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Allegations of executive influence over the judiciary strike at the core of constitutional checks and balances in India.
Congress cites former Supreme Court judge’s memoir; questions independence of judiciary under Modi government left “A book by former Supreme Court judge Justice Sanjay Kishan Kaul has raised serious questions regarding the independence of the judiciary during the tenure of the Modi government,” Congress leader Jairam Ramesh said. File ANI ANI https://th-i.thgim.com/public/incoming/6v5tfj/article71622830.ece/alternates/FREE_1200/Nearby_Shape-wiG94GMBHJU.3.jpg.jpg ANI New Delhi, Oct 05 (ANI): AICC General Secretary In-charge of Communication, Publicity and Media, Jairam Ramesh, addresses a press conference after a party meeting, highlighting the plans for tomorrow's peaceful protest starting from Makar Dwar on the issue of 'Vote Chori' at Indira Bhawan, in New Delhi on Monday. (ANI Photo/Ritik Sharma) Jairam Ramesh shared a media report which quoted the pre-publication manuscript of Justice Kaul’s memoir ‘Without Fear of Favour’ as stating that former Chief Justice of India Justice D.Y.
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