Kolkata, April 2: The Supreme Court has expressed serious concern regarding the SIR case in West Bengal. The court described the protests and blockades against judicial officials as extremely grave. Chief Justice of India (CJI) stated that he received a letter from the Chief Justice of the Calcutta High Court detailing the incident.
During the hearing, the CJI raised concerns about the delayed response of senior police and administrative officials, despite being informed by the High Court Chief Justice. He labeled this as a significant administrative failure. The court made it clear that such incidents not only aim to intimidate judicial officials but also directly challenge the judiciary.
The Supreme Court emphasized that the concerned judicial officials were fulfilling their responsibilities as per court directives, and ensuring their safety is the state government’s duty. The CJI remarked that this does not appear to be an ordinary incident; rather, it seems like a premeditated conspiracy aimed at demoralizing judicial officials and obstructing ongoing processes. He firmly stated that no one would be allowed to take the law into their own hands.
Given the seriousness of the matter, the Supreme Court has directed the Election Commission to conduct an investigation into the incident through the CBI or NIA. The investigative agency has been instructed to submit its preliminary report directly to the Supreme Court. The court has adopted a strict stance in this case, issuing show-cause notices to the Chief Secretary, DGP, District Magistrate, and SSP.
All these officials have been directed to appear online on April 6 at 4 PM to clarify why action should not be taken against them. The Supreme Court’s firmness in this case signals that the judiciary will not tolerate any negligence or disruption of law and order.
Arpit Soni has had a passion for journalism since the beginning. Now he has turned this hobby into his profession. Arpit, who is a resident of Udaipur, enjoys editing and writing news related to journalism. He has worked as a Senior Content Producer in several important roles at Bhaskar, Patrika, Pratahkal, Punjab Kesari, and Times. Arpit completed his schooling in Udaipur and Jaipur. He has been working in the media industry for more than 10 years, and his journey is still continuing. ✍️📚
Leave a Comment