Monday, December 1, 2008

Why was Justice S L Bhayana of Jessica Lal Case promoted

Here was a judgement that shocked the nation. All accused acquited in the Jessica lal murder case. According to Mr Ashok Arora an eminent lawyer of the supreme court, the judgement was bad in law. He even wrote to the president of India to hold the promotion and the file was sent back for reconsideration. The supreme court subsequently cleared the file.

The judges cant just make any judgement without anybody questioning them. They have to follow the law. The judge was severely criticised by the subsequent judges who punished the guilty in the retrial.

If justice S L Bhayana is still serving after being promoted then there is a logical question to be asked by all journalists

Are the judges above the law. Grill the law minister over it. Let justice Bhayana be suspended or impeached or whatever. Show the guts to stand up and ask questions. Keep asking till you get proper answers. why was it not raised in the first place, what a shame.

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