New Delhi: In response to the voiced apprehensions of over 600 lawyers regarding a purported “vested interest group,” Prime Minister Narendra Modi took a dig at the Congress party. PM Modi asserted that the tactics of “browbeating and bullying others” reflected a vintage Congress culture.
More than 600 lawyers addressed a letter to Chief Justice of India (CJI) Justice DY Chandrachud , expressing serious concerns against the actions of a specific interest group aiming to undermine the judiciary’s integrity.
Taking to X (formerly known as Twitter) PM Modi wrote, “To browbeat and bully others is vintage Congress culture. 5 decades ago itself they had called for a “committed judiciary” – they shamelessly want commitment from others for their selfish interests but desist from any commitment towards the nation. No wonder 140 crore Indians are rejecting them”
The letter alleged that the tactics employed by the interest group involve selective criticism or praise of court decisions based on their political agenda, described as a “My way or the highway” approach.
The lawyers highlighted several concerning methods, including the propagation of false narratives about a ‘golden era’ of the judiciary, aimed at discrediting current proceedings and undermining public confidence in the courts.
The letter further highlighted, the use of underhanded tactics and the dissemination of false information to influence judicial appointments and outcomes.
The letter has been signed by prominent lawyers including senior advocate Harish Salve, Manan Kumar Mishra, Adish Aggarwala, Chetan Mittal, Pinky Anand, Hitesh Jain, Ujjwala Pawar, Uday Holla and Swaroopama Chaturvedi, Bar Council of India’s Chairman Manan Kumar Mishra, Supreme Court Bar Association President Adish Aggarwala, among others.
