Experts warn the Constitution (130th Amendment) Bill could be misused against Opposition leaders due to strict bail conditions. They caution the law undermines democratic safeguards and is legally flawed.
NEW DELHI: Former Chief Justice of India, U.U. Lalit, will be one of the key persons to speak before the Joint Parliamentary Committee (JPC) set up to review the One Nation One Election (ONOE) Bill. Along with him, four other prominent figures will also give their views in a meeting scheduled for February 25.
Legal experts are divided over the Chief Justice of India’s involvement in executive appointments. The debate intensified after Vice President Jagdeep Dhankhar raised concerns about the CJI’s role in selecting officials like the CBI director. Dhankhar suggested it may be time to reconsider such practices.
Legal experts have voiced support for a life sentence instead of the death penalty in the RG Kar case. Former West Bengal Advocate General Jayanta Mitra stated his strong opposition to capital punishment, citing ethical and philosophical reasons. He emphasized his belief in justice over retribution, rejecting the idea of “an eye for an eye or a tooth for a tooth.” The debate continues as public opinion remains divided on the issue.
The Enforcement Directorate has implicated K Kavitha and AAP leaders, including Arvind Kejriwal, in a corruption case linked to a Rs.100 crore payment related to Delhi’s liquor policy. Delhi’s Lt. Governor has recommended prosecuting Kejriwal, raising political tensions as the case continues with upcoming hearings and investigations into alleged irregularities.
