CJI Chandrachud rebukes lawyer for informal language in courtroom
New Delhi: Chief Justice of India (CJI) DY Chandrachud reprimanded a lawyer today for using the informal expression “yeah” during a court proceeding, stating that the courtroom is not a coffee shop. The CJI made the remark while hearing a petition in which the lawyer sought an in-house inquiry against former Chief Justice of India, Justice Ranjan Gogoi.
During the hearing, the lawyer mentioned a 2018 petition that named Justice Ranjan Gogoi as a respondent. The CJI asked, “Is it an Article 32 plea? How can you file a Public Interest Litigation (PIL) with a judge as a respondent?” Article 32 of the Constitution allows citizens to seek constitutional remedies when their fundamental rights are violated.
In response, the lawyer said, “Yeah, yeah, the then CJI Ranjan Gogoi... I was asked to file a curative...” The CJI interrupted, expressing his disapproval: “This is not a coffee shop! What is this ‘yeah yeah’? I am very allergic to this ‘yeah yeah.’ This cannot be allowed.”
CJI Chandrachud further pointed out that Justice Gogoi, now a Rajya Sabha MP, was a former judge of the Supreme Court and cannot be made a respondent in such a manner. He added that the petitioner could not seek an in-house inquiry against a judge just because he did not succeed in court.
The lawyer argued that Justice Gogoi had dismissed his plea based on a statement he considered illegal. He claimed to have requested former CJI TS Thakur to move his review plea before a bench familiar with labour laws, but the request was not entertained, leading to its dismissal.
The CJI instructed the registry to review the petition and asked the lawyer to remove Justice Gogoi’s name from it before proceeding further.
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CEC orders immediate arrest of those involved in post-poll violence in Bengal: Official
Kolkata (PTI): Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar directed the authorities concerned to immediately arrest those involved in post-poll violence and vandalism in West Bengal, an official said on Wednesday.
The Election Commission's directive came after two persons were killed in alleged incidents of post-poll violence in the state on Tuesday, besides scores of party offices being ransacked.
The CEC issued instructions to the West Bengal chief secretary, director general of police, Kolkata police commissioner and directors general of central armed police forces, along with all district magistrates, superintendents of police and other officials, to maintain continuous patrolling in sensitive areas, he said.
"Those responsible for inciting violence and carrying out acts of vandalism must be arrested immediately," the official said, quoting the CEC's instruction.
The chief election commissioner also stressed the need for swift and firm enforcement of the law, he added.
This directive came amid concerns over law and order in parts of the state, with the Election Commission closely monitoring the situation, he added.
"We have been asked to remain on high alert and ensure that any attempt to disturb peace is dealt with firmly," a senior police officer said.
The state authorities have intensified vigil across districts, with coordinated efforts between the police and central forces to prevent any untoward incident, he added.
The assembly elections were held in West Bengal in two phases - April 23 and 29. The counting of votes took place on May 4.
The BJP sealed a landslide victory with 207 seats in the 294-member assembly, ending the TMC's uninterrupted 15-year rule in the state.
