Supreme Court shouldn't fail people's trust
Supreme Court is the lone pillar that can uphold the democracy under all circumstances because it can always insist on measures that can rectify to set the country on the track of democracy when legislative or executive goes on a different track.
The court has to caution the government when when it does not work to uphold the democratic values. After Narendra Modi's NDA government came into power, people are forced to place all their hopes on Supreme Court decisions to uphold their interest.
Misuse of Election Commission, interference in CBI and Army, series of fake encounters in Gujarat, reservation etc, there are way too many issues that are awaiting a final sentence by SC to reach conclusion while upholding democracy.
These are the issues that will decide the future of the country. Apart from all those that cases, just as the government's decisions are coming under scanner, the cases that are reaching the doorstep of Supreme Court are increasing rapidly. Now under such circumstances, if there is a situation where the supreme court's credibility becomes questionable, who would save the democracy of the nation?
This question is not being raised by general public, but by persons who held the most responsible position in the Supreme Court, a justice has such concerns now.
Former justice Joseph Kurien has made these observations and this seems to be a case of the fence eating the crop.
In a recent statement to the media, Kurien has said Justice Deepak Misra was influenced by external elements in the recent times and that was detrimental to the Supreme Court since the highest legal institution seemed to have lost track with respect to some very significant cases. One cannot dismiss those words as the rant of a retired person. He had revealed these facts with his colleagues even when he was serving in the court.
This was made evident in a press conference some of the justices held on earlier occasion. This wasn't a personal grouse one held against another colleague. Few of Dipak Misra's colleagues had voiced their concern to the chief justice himself when he held the office. Their main complaint was that Misra was handing over very significant cases to some junior judges without any experience in handling them.
When Misra didn't heed to their words, they were forced to call a press conference. It was for the first time in the history of Supreme Court and the country that such a press conference was held ever.
Politically too, this press meet had created some ripples and Misra seemed to have rectified his stand after that only to some extent, as per Kurien.
Kurien has made another explosive statement now.
His allegation is that Misra was being influenced by external forces.
But he is hesitant to reveal the sources of those ‘forces’. However, guessing what those forces' could be, is anybody's guess.
While people trusted Supreme Court could control the unhindered run of politicians, justice Deepak Misra kneeled before the very legislative.
A weakened judiciary is the reason behind unhindered and unhesitant execution of dictatorial conduct and implementation is unconstitutional measures by Narendra Modi government.
If some of the judges hadn't spoken against this, the future would have been even more scary. If a person who occupies the highest post in judiciary becomes subservient to the ruling dispensation?
And how does one have faith that they'd be served with justice when the Prime Minister works to his convenient and not by the book.
If the other judges had kept silent, future would have been darker than we'd like to assume. At the same time anti constitutional forces are getting bolder with time in India. At a time like this, Kurien's allegations have shows a new reality that doesn't look very bright.
At the same time if Supreme Court also gives anti-constitutional viewpoint through it's judgements, there might be judgements that would even be against the very constitution we believe in.
Manusmriti might take the place of constitution in the coming days using the judiciary route. A sword of fake encounter is hanging on the neck of PM's Man Friday. But for him to be punished, the judiciary needs to retain its independence. If not, people on the guise of policeman may commit murders and Judiciary may be forced to offer their respects to him. Ram Janma Bhoomi and Babri Masjid are the big bones of contention to the country. No one can serve justice to this case except for supreme Court.
At the same time, allegations on the court by a former justice are not very bright. Anybody who cares for democracy needs to come together now to create awareness among people about Misra's leniency towards some particular ideology which is against the spirit of law and constitution. Through this, we also need to uphold the values of democracy.
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London, Nov 22: A bomb disposal squad deployed as a “precaution” to the South Terminal of Gatwick Airport concluded an investigation into a "security incident" on Friday after making a “suspect package” safe.
The South Terminal of Gatwick Airport, the UK's second busiest airport after Heathrow, which was briefly shut owing to the incident reopened following the incident.
The Gatwick is around 45 km south of London.
Two people detained during the enquiries have since been allowed to continue their journey as the airport was opened.
“Police have concluded their investigation into a report of a suspect package at Gatwick Airport. Officers from the EOD (Explosive Ordnance Disposal) team made the package safe, and the airport has been handed back to its operator,” Sussex Police said in an updated statement.
“Two people detained while enquiries were ongoing have subsequently been allowed to continue their journeys. There will remain an increased police presence in the area to assist with passengers accessing the South Terminal for onward travel,” the statement added.
Earlier on Friday, the incident caused severe disruption at the busy airport’s South Terminal, while the North Terminal of Gatwick Airport remained unaffected.
“Police were called to the South Terminal at Gatwick Airport at 8.20 am on Friday (November 22) following the discovery of a suspected prohibited item in luggage,” a Sussex Police statement said.
“To ensure the safety of the public, staff and other airport users, a security cordon has been put in place whilst the matter is dealt with. As a precaution, an EOD (Explosive Ordnance Disposal) team is being deployed to the airport. This is causing significant disruption and some roads around the South Terminal have been closed. We’d advise the public to avoid the area where possible,” it said.
Footage on social media taken outside the airport showed crowds of frustrated travellers being moved away from the terminal building.
Gatwick said it was working hard to resolve the issue.
“A large part of the South Terminal has been evacuated as a precaution while we continue to investigate a security incident," the airport said in a social media post.
“Passengers will not be able to enter the South Terminal while this is ongoing. The safety and security of our passengers and staff remain our top priority. We are working hard to resolve the issue as quickly as possible.”
Train and bus services that serve the airport were also impacted while the police carried out their inquiries.
In an unrelated incident in south London on Friday morning, the US Embassy area in Nine Elms by the River Thames was the scene of a controlled explosion by Scotland Yard dealing with what they believe may have been a “hoax device”.
“We can confirm the 'loud bang' reported in the area a short time ago was a controlled explosion carried out by officers,” the Metropolitan Police said in a post on X.
“Initial indications are that the item was a hoax device. An investigation will now follow. Some cordons will remain in place for the time being but the majority of the police response will now be stood down,” it added.
