NEW DELHI: Former SCBA President Dushyant Dave praised the Chief Justice of India NV Ramana For “leading” the Supreme Court “from the front” and for their “notable interference” in October 3 Lakhimpur Kheri incident In which eight people were killed in the violence that broke out during the farmers’ protests.
The CJI-led bench took his cognizance About the incident, did not mince words and expressed dissatisfaction over the steps taken by Government of Uttar Pradesh, questioned the non-arrest of accused Ashish Mishra, directed preservation of evidence, and contemplated transferring the investigation to another agency.
Dave, who has been critical of some of the predecessors of the incumbent CJI, praised Justice Ramana, saying the judicial intervention was “remarkable” and the CJI acted extremely responsible and restrained in the last two days of hearing. If.
In an interview to a web portal, Dave, who was the chairman of Supreme Court Bar Association (SCBA) said that the CJI through hearing the matter has given a positive message to the citizens and is being “led by the court” by him.
Praising CJI Raman, the senior advocate said that he has done remarkable work in the last few months and has “clearly proved that he is true to his constitutional oath” unlike his four predecessors who were “unequivocally true to their constitutional duties”. failed to discharge”.
“The Supreme Court has proved that it is indeed a watchdog over Quivey and is indeed an attentive guardian of citizens. There is no doubt in my mind that the Supreme Court’s intervention is remarkable and absolutely necessary, done at the right time.” is,” Dave said when asked about it Lakhimpur Kheri case During the interview given to the news website.
In the hearing on October 8, a bench headed by Justice Ramana said, “Law must take its course against all the accused and the government will have to take all remedial steps in this regard to instil confidence in the investigation into the brutal murder of eight persons.” ”
Dave lauded the top court, saying it has achieved a lot without passing any order against the Uttar Pradesh government, clearly indicating that it is unhappy with what has happened, and therefore “if the government does not act.” If it does, it will pass further orders”.
The senior advocate further said that the Uttar Pradesh government and in particular the Director General of Police have been very strongly told what the court expects from them.
The top court has fixed the matter for hearing on October 20.
Four farmers were crushed by an SUV in Lakhimpur Kheri when a group agitating against the Centre’s three new agricultural laws protested against the visit of UP Deputy Chief Minister Keshav Prasad Maurya on October 3.
Angry protesters allegedly thrashed two BJP workers and a driver, while a local journalist was also killed in the violence.
The CJI-led bench took his cognizance About the incident, did not mince words and expressed dissatisfaction over the steps taken by Government of Uttar Pradesh, questioned the non-arrest of accused Ashish Mishra, directed preservation of evidence, and contemplated transferring the investigation to another agency.
Dave, who has been critical of some of the predecessors of the incumbent CJI, praised Justice Ramana, saying the judicial intervention was “remarkable” and the CJI acted extremely responsible and restrained in the last two days of hearing. If.
In an interview to a web portal, Dave, who was the chairman of Supreme Court Bar Association (SCBA) said that the CJI through hearing the matter has given a positive message to the citizens and is being “led by the court” by him.
Praising CJI Raman, the senior advocate said that he has done remarkable work in the last few months and has “clearly proved that he is true to his constitutional oath” unlike his four predecessors who were “unequivocally true to their constitutional duties”. failed to discharge”.
“The Supreme Court has proved that it is indeed a watchdog over Quivey and is indeed an attentive guardian of citizens. There is no doubt in my mind that the Supreme Court’s intervention is remarkable and absolutely necessary, done at the right time.” is,” Dave said when asked about it Lakhimpur Kheri case During the interview given to the news website.
In the hearing on October 8, a bench headed by Justice Ramana said, “Law must take its course against all the accused and the government will have to take all remedial steps in this regard to instil confidence in the investigation into the brutal murder of eight persons.” ”
Dave lauded the top court, saying it has achieved a lot without passing any order against the Uttar Pradesh government, clearly indicating that it is unhappy with what has happened, and therefore “if the government does not act.” If it does, it will pass further orders”.
The senior advocate further said that the Uttar Pradesh government and in particular the Director General of Police have been very strongly told what the court expects from them.
The top court has fixed the matter for hearing on October 20.
Four farmers were crushed by an SUV in Lakhimpur Kheri when a group agitating against the Centre’s three new agricultural laws protested against the visit of UP Deputy Chief Minister Keshav Prasad Maurya on October 3.
Angry protesters allegedly thrashed two BJP workers and a driver, while a local journalist was also killed in the violence.
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