Today, On 16th July, The Supreme Court instructed the Telangana government to replace Justice L. Narasimha Reddy with a different judge.
New Delhi: The Supreme Court issued an order to the Telangana government to replace Justice L. Narasimha Reddy with a new judge.
After the Supreme Court expressed strong disapproval of the Justice (retired) L Narasimha Reddy Commission of Inquiry, the Telangana government decided to replace Justice Reddy with another judge to lead the investigation into the power purchase agreements made by the former Chief Minister K Chandrashekhar Rao led BRS government in 2014.
A three-judge bench of the apex court, headed by Chief Justice of India DY Chandrachud, criticized a public statement made by Justice Reddy during a press conference on June 11, where he declared his intention to probe the losses incurred by the Telangana government due to the actions of the former Chief Minister without having concluded his inquiry.
The Chief Justice of India remarked,
“Justice must not only be carried out but also appear to be carried out. By holding a press conference on June 11, the retired judge crossed a boundary. We request that you appoint a different judge.”
The Chief Justice of India emphasized that the retired judge should not have made such public statements. He further noted that the Commission of Inquiry’s report can significantly impact an individual’s reputation, potentially causing prejudicial harm.
In response to the Supreme Court’s stance and to avoid adverse orders, the Telangana government’s advocate agreed to replace the judge, stating,
“We will change the judge and inform the Supreme Court.”
The Supreme Court made these observations while hearing a petition filed by K. Chandrashekhar Rao, the former Chief Minister of Telangana.
He has contested the establishment of a fact-finding committee tasked with reviewing executive decisions made during his tenure.
In March 2024, the newly elected Congress government, led by Chief Minister Revanth Reddy, formed this committee. It is headed by retired judge L. Narsimha Reddy and investigating the power purchase agreement between the Telangana and Chhattisgarh governments, as well as the construction of power projects at Yadadri and Bhadradri.
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