Government defends its decision to nominate former Chief Justice of India Ranjan Gogoi to the Rajya Sabha in March 2020, along with the Law Minister, soon after his retirement Kiren Rijiju Said on Wednesday that it is not unconstitutional.
Asked whether it was appropriate for the government to nominate him to the Upper House, the Law Minister said, “There is no limit to this discussion unless there is anything unconstitutional about it.” ParliamentEspecially after leading the bench which gave favorable verdicts on Ayodhya to the BJP rule.
Asked whether it was appropriate for the government to nominate him to the Upper House, the Law Minister said, “There is no limit to this discussion unless there is anything unconstitutional about it.” ParliamentEspecially after leading the bench which gave favorable verdicts on Ayodhya to the BJP rule.
The minister dismissed all opposition criticism on the issue, saying “there is no bar on the former judge”. Supreme court taking an RS nomination”. Rijiju said there are prescribed provisions for appointments to many higher offices where only a former Supreme Court or HC judge can be nominated. He cited the example of National Human Rights Commission Which is always presided over by a SC judge. Even in the Law Commission, its chairperson and some members are always drawn from retired SC or High Court judges.
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