Thanks The Hindu for publishing my letter.
They edited it a bit. Here is the complete letter I sent:
If true, former Supreme Court judge Markandey Katju’s statement shows that the ‘separation of powers principle’ enshrined in the Constitution can be overcome by petty interests within a ruling dispensation (July 22). The debate over evolving a fair system for the appointment of judges of the Supreme Court and the High Courts is not new. Anyway, this incident sheds light on how the system can be compromised.
It all boils down to the moral character of human who is leading. In India, there are many laws but implementation is wanting because of a lack of ethics. Questions have also been raised about the timing of this statement. One question to be asked to Mr Katju is that why he remained silent when the additional judge in question was given one-year extension. He should have done this expose then and there. Act of omission done by Mr Katju is equally immoral.
Here is the published letter on The Hindu website.
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