Indian top lawyers raise voice against black mailing of Judiciary
New Delhi: Indian top lawyers have raised voice against black mailing tactics by some vested interest forces and write a letter to Chief Justice of India CJI D Y Chandrachud, asking him to take stock of the situation.
According to Kashmir Media Service, more than 600 lawyers, including senior advocate Harish Salve and Bar Council of India chairperson Manan Kumar Mishra, have written a letter to CJI, alleging that a vested interest group is trying to put pressure on the judiciary and defame courts on the basis of frivolous logic and stale political agendas.
“Their pressure tactics are most obvious in political cases, particularly those involving political figures accused of corruption. These tactics are damaging to our courts and threaten our democratic fabric,” their letter stated.
The lawyers claimed that this ‘vested interest group’ was employing pressure tactics to influence judicial outcomes, especially in cases involving political leaders and corruption charges. “These actions pose a significant threat to the democratic fabric and the trust placed in judicial processes,” the lawyers said in the letter.
“In these tough times, your leadership is crucial. We trust you and all Judges to guide us through these issues and keep our courts strong. We are all in support of the judiciary, ready to do what’s needed to keep the respect and honesty in our legal system”, the lawyers’ letter further stated.
