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Vice President Jagdeep Dhankhar questioned the lack of FIR in the discovery of burned cash funds of the residence of a judge of the Superior Court, wondering that a “category beyond the law” has assured the immunity of prosecution.
Vice President Jagdeep Dhankhar and Judge of the Superior Court Yashwant Varma. (Archive)
Vice President Jagdeep Dhankhar in Thorsday questioned the lack of FIR for the discovery of a large amount of cash burned in the residence of the Judge of the Superior Court, Judge Yashwant Varma, last month. Hey questioned White a “category beyond the law” has been granted the immunity of prosecution.
When heading to the sixth lot of Rajya Sabha interns, vice president Dhankhar criticized the management of the judicial power of the massive cash that Hul found in the residence of the judge of the Superior Court of Delhi.
“If the event had occurred in a house of ordinary citizens, the answer would have an immediate leg. But now, more than a month has passed. Even if there are hidden problems, it is time to expose them. Let the public see the experience so.
He stressed that the independence of the Judiciary should not be seen as an “impregnable coverage” against investigation and investigation, emphasizing that giving total immunity can lead to the degeneration of institutions or individuals.
Dhankhar questioned the constitutional process of length required to register a FIR against a seated judge, noting that even Hey, as a constitutional official, is not exempt from a FIR.
“No investigation is being carried out due to the lack of a FIR. One only needs to follow the rule of law. Special permit is not required. However, if the judges are involved, a FIR cannot register Imanizy, he needs.
He added that each cogisable crime must be reported to the police, and not doing so is a crime. “You may wonder why Fir has not yet been filed,” he said.
Dhankhar also questioned the legal position of the panel of three judges carried out by internal investigation, noting that it was not established under any provision or constitutional law. He mentioned that the committee can only make recommendations, but any action against a judge finally requires a parliamentary approach.
After the Superior Court confirmed the incident, it became evident that an investigation was necessary. “The nation expects the result of concern, since an institution held at high esteem is under scrutiny,” he said.
Highlighting the importance of transparency, the vice president referred to a Banca de Lokpal decision, which claimed the jurisdiction to investigate corruption complaints against the judges of the Superior Court. The Supreme Court had remained in this order, cites judicial independence.
“This independence is not an excuse to avoid research, research or research. The institutes thrive with transparency and scrutiny. Endless research can lead to degeneration,” Dhankhar said.
The Supreme Court ordered an intern in the alleged cash discovery in the middle of theft at the residence of Judge Yashwant Varma after a fire on March 14. Judge Varma has been repatratized from the Superior Court of Delhi in Allabad.
(With PTI inputs)