Ex-SC Judge Justice Katju highlights the fundamental defect in the Collegium system in his open letter to CJI B.R. Gavai, urging immediate formation of an 11-judge bench to revisit Second and Third Judges’ case verdicts.
Justice Markandey Katju, a former Supreme Court judge, expressed his dismay over being unable to visit Pakistan despite an invitation from the Pakistani High Commissioner. He believes his views on Pakistan as an artificial division prevent him from receiving a visa. Katju longs to explore historical sites and reconnect with cultural roots.
Former supreme court judge Justice Markandey Katju raised doubts over the allegations against Justice Yashwant Verma, calling it a conspiracy. He suggested that the money was planted to frame him, rather than being a genuine bribe. Katju also hinted at the possible involvement of someone from Verma’s staff in the incident. This statement highlights a different perspective amid the ongoing controversy.