Renowned lawyer Prashant Bhushan slams BJP for turning Vice President Dhankhar into a puppet, claiming his forced resignation was triggered by a twist in Justice Varma’s impeachment motion.
Subhash Theekkadan, a Kerala lawyer, has requested the Attorney General to initiate criminal contempt proceedings against Vice President Jagdeep Dhankhar for his statements made on April 17, 2025, which allegedly undermine the authority of the Supreme Court. Theekkadan argues these remarks threaten judicial independence and public confidence in the judiciary.
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.
On May 31, 2018, the Enforcement Directorate (ED) imposed significant penalties on several individuals and entities, including Rs 10.65 crore on Lalit Modi. The Bombay High Court later fined Modi Rs 1 lakh for filing a frivolous petition against the BCCI, ruling that no writ could compel the BCCI to pay his penalty.
Vice President Dhankhar condemned Rahul Gandhi’s reservations remarks, emphasizing their importance and non-detrimental nature. He criticized past Congress governments’ handling of the Mandal Commission Report, stressing the need for constitutional awareness and respect. Dhankhar urged youth to counter anti-reservation attitudes and emphasized their crucial role in supporting marginalized communities.
Vice-President Dhankhar emphasized urgent reforms in India’s arbitration system, agreeing with criticism from Chief Justice Chandrachud. He urged for institutional strength in driving systemic changes and envisioned India as a global arbitration hub. Additionally, he highlighted new criminal laws moving away from colonial past and stressed on the underutilization of legal expertise in the Rajya Sabha.
Vice President Jagdeep Dhankhar defended India’s legal system, countering international scrutiny over Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal’s arrest. He emphasized the judiciary’s independence, critiqued external interference, and highlighted the nation’s resolve against such comments. Dhankhar also addressed corruption, underscoring the system’s commitment to upholding the rule of law and non-discriminatory governance.