Congress MP Manish Tewari moved an adjournment motion in the Lok Sabha, calling for a discussion on alleged irregularities in the higher judiciary. Emphasizing the gravity of the issue, he urged the government to provide a comprehensive statement on the matter. Tewari stated that the issue holds national importance as it directly impacts the integrity, impartiality, and fairness of judicial processes. His motion seeks to bring transparency and accountability to the judicial system.
In a notable development, Congress MP Manish Tewari introduced an adjournment motion in the Lok Sabha, seeking a discussion on alleged irregularities within the higher judiciary.
Tewari highlighted the seriousness of the matter, emphasizing the need for a government response.
His notice stated,
“Given the seriousness of the issue, I urge the government to provide a comprehensive statement on the floor of the House concerning these incidents. This matter holds national significance as it directly pertains to the integrity, impartiality, and fairness of our judicial processes,”
Addressing the issue, Tewari pointed out the constitutional provisions that grant Parliament oversight over both the executive and the judiciary. He referenced Article 124, which allows Parliament to impeach Supreme Court judges, and Article 218, which grants similar authority over High Court judges.
He also mentioned the Judges Inquiry Act of 1968, which outlines the process for investigating judicial conduct.
Tewari asserted,
“Parliament exercises oversight over the executive and the judiciary. That is why, under the Constitution of India, the powers to impeach a judge have been given to Parliament under Article 124 for Supreme Court judges and under Article 218 for High Court judges. There is a Judges Inquiry Act of 1968… The Law Minister must come before the House and provide a statement regarding the chronological sequence of events,”
He further emphasized that the legal community and concerned citizens are profoundly disturbed by recent developments.
Tewari noted that while the judiciary’s internal procedures function independently, they do not override Parliament’s constitutional authority to regulate judicial conduct.
He asserted,
“The entire judicial legal fraternity across the country, along with consensus-driven and concerned citizens, are extremely alarmed by what has allegedly occurred… The fact is that the in-house procedures of the judicial system operate concurrently and independently from what Parliament does. The constitutional framework regarding judicial oversight is explicitly outlined in the Constitution of India. If the Law Minister fails to make a statement to Parliament, he would be infringing upon constitutional propriety,”
Tewari’s demand highlights growing anxieties about judicial accountability and transparency. His call for a statement from the Law Minister represents an effort to ensure that allegations against members of the judiciary are dealt with in a transparent and constitutionally appropriate manner.
As this debate unfolds, the nation is watching closely, eager to see the government’s position on this pivotal issue affecting India’s democratic framework.