Yatnal charging on BJP after taking contract from Congress: BJP MP Renukacharya
Mysuru: BJP leader MP Renukacharya has accused MLA Basangouda Patil Yatnal of working against the BJP, acting under a contract from the Congress party. The BJP leader was speaking at a media briefing held at a private hotel here on Saturday.
Earlier in the day, a delegation of BJP leaders in favour of the party's state President BY Vijayendra who are touring various districts in the state arrived at Chamundi hills in Mysuru on Saturday and offered prayers to Sri Chamundeshwari.
During the press conference, Renukacharya criticized Yatnal’s statements, he questioned, "He(Yatnal) says he will support Siddharamaiah, what does this mean?"
"Yatnal's rhetoric was a major reason for the BJP's losses in the recent general election and by-elections to three constituencies (Sandur, Channapatna,Shiggaon). He has allegedly engaged in 'match-fixing' with Vijayapura Minister MB Patil," Renukacharya claimed.
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He further accused Yatnal of being a persistent troublemaker for senior BJP leader BS Yediyurappa, labeling him a "Shakuni" and "Mir Sadhaka" for his divisive actions. "BJP high command has appointed Vijayendra as the state President not Yediyurappa, and Yatnal's opposition against Vijayendra is akin to opposing the high command," he stated.
Meanwhile, Renukacharya challenged Yatnal to disclose the name of the national leader allegedly backing his(Yatnal) actions. "If Yatnal has the courage, let him name the leader," he stated.
Additionally, he also clarified that Union Ministers Prahlad Joshi and Shobha Karandlaje, who left during the protest against the Wakf issue, does not mean that they are aligned with Yatnal.
Renukacharya demanded disciplinary action against Yatnal by the pontiff for insulting leaders like Vishwaguru Basavanna. He also said that the pontiffs should make efforts to force the BJP to expel Yatnal.
He revealed that he has received threats following his remarks against Yatnal since Friday night. "I am not afraid of such threats, a meeting will be held soon in Murudeshwar. Later, another massive meeting will be held in Davangere with around 3-4 lakh people. Additionally, I will also meet national leaders and demand Yatnal's ouster," he added.
In the meantime, Tensions flared during the press conference as a group of BJP workers demanded Yatnal’s immediate expulsion, rather than holding any meeting.
When former MLA Renukacharya was speaking, the group stood up and shouted slogans, "Don't go around like this, Yatnal is not the only Hindu; we Hindus must stand united and remove him first!"
Despite attempts by BJP leaders to pacify the crowd, the protests continued.
Renukacharya eventually calmed the protesters by chanting "Bharat Mata Ki Jai" and resuming his address, though the workers continued to press for action against Yatnal.
Former ministers BC Patil, Katta Subrahmanya Naidu, Harathalu Halappa, and former MLA Somashekar Reddy and others were present at the press conference.
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CJI calls for 'unified judicial policy', use of technology to converge practices across courts
Jaisalmer (PTI): Pushing for a "unified judicial policy", Chief Justice of India Surya Kant on Saturday said technology can help align standards and practices across courts, creating a "seamless experience" for citizens, regardless of their location.
He said high courts -- due to the federal structure -- have had their own practices and technological capacities, and "regional barriers" can be broken down with technology to create a more unified judicial ecosystem.
Delivering the keynote address at the West Zone Regional Conference in Jaisalmer, Kant proposed the idea of a "national judicial ecosystem" and called for an overhaul of India's judicial system with the integration of technology.
"Today, as technology reduces geographical barriers and enables convergence, it invites us to think of justice not as regional systems operating in parallel, but as one national ecosystem with shared standards, seamless interfaces, and coordinated goals," he said.
He emphasised how the role of technology in the judiciary has evolved over time.
"Technology is no longer merely an administrative convenience. It has evolved into a constitutional instrument that strengthens equality before the law, expands access to justice, and enhances institutional efficiency," he said, highlighting how digital tools can bridge gaps in the judicial system.
Kant pointed out that technology enables the judiciary to overcome the limitations of physical distance and bureaucratic hurdles.
"It allows the judiciary to transcend physical barriers and bureaucratic rigidities to deliver outcomes that are timely, transparent and principled," he said, adding that the effective use of technology can modernise the delivery of justice and make it more accessible to citizens across the country.
The CJI called for implementing a "unified judicial policy".
He said India's judicial system has long been shaped by its federal structure, and different high courts have their own practices and technological capacities.
"India's vast diversity has led to different high courts evolving their own practices, administrative priorities and technological capacities. This variation, though natural in a federal democracy, has resulted in uneven experiences for litigants across the country," he said.
Kant underscored that predictability is crucial for building trust in the judicial system.
"A core expectation citizens place upon the courts is predictability," he said, adding that citizens should not only expect fair treatment but also consistency in how cases are handled across the country.
He pointed to the potential of technology in improving predictability.
"Technology enables us to track systemic delays and make problems visible rather than concealed," he said.
By identifying areas where delays occur, such as in bail matters or cases involving certain types of disputes, courts can take targeted action to address these issues and improve efficiency, Kant said.
The CJI explained that data-driven tools could identify the reasons behind delays or bottlenecks, allowing for faster, more focused solutions.
"Technology enables prioritisation by flagging sensitive case categories, monitoring pendency in real time and ensuring transparent listing protocols," he said.
Justice Surya Kant also discussed the importance of prioritising urgent cases where delays could result in significant harm. He highlighted his recent administrative order that ensures urgent cases, such as bail petitions or habeas corpus cases, are listed within two days of curing defects.
"Where delay causes deep harm, the system must respond with urgency," he stated, explaining that technology can help courts identify and expedite such cases.
Kant also raised the issue of the clarity of judicial decisions.
He noted that many litigants, despite winning cases, often struggle to understand the terms of their judgment due to complex legal language.
"Although the orders had gone in their favour, they remained unsure of what relief they had actually secured because the language was too technical, vague or evasive to understand," he said.
He advocated for more uniformity in how judgments are written.
"A unified judicial approach must therefore extend to how we communicate outcomes," he said.
The CJI also discussed the role of AI and digital tools in improving case management. He pointed to the potential of AI-based research assistants and digital case management systems to streamline judicial processes.
"Emerging technological tools are now capable of performing once-unthinkable functions. They can highlight missing precedent references, cluster similar legal questions, and simplify factual narration," he said, explaining how these technologies can help judges make more consistent decisions.
He also highlighted tools like the National Judicial Data Grid and e-courts, which are already helping to standardise processes like case filings and tracking.
Kant reiterated that the integration of technology into the judicial process is not just about improving efficiency but about upholding the integrity of the system and strengthening public trust.
"The measure of innovation is not the complexity of the software we deploy, but the simplicity with which a citizen understands the outcome of their case and believes that justice has been served," he said.
