PM’s visit to CJI’s residence raises questions over protocol: Sena (UBT)

Mumbai: The Shiv Sena (UBT) on Friday said Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s visit to Chief Justice of India D Y Chandrachud’s residence on the occasion of the Ganesh festival has raised questions about protocol.

. In an editorial in its mouthpiece ‘Saamana’, the Uddhav Thackeray-led party accused Modi of bringing down the last pillar of the Indian polity which has led to the “deterioration” of the country.

. “The private meeting between the prime minister and chief justice of India has raised questions about protocol," it said, referring to Modi's visit to Chandrachud's residence on Wednesday, which created a row.

.Row over PM Modi attending Ganpati puja celebrations at CJI Chandrachud's residence; BJP slams opposition. The editorial said that post-retirement benefits are an alarm bell for the judiciary. In a dig at Chandrachud, Sena (UBT) said it will be interesting to see where the prime minister “places” him after retirement.

. According to the website of the Supreme Court, CJI Chandrachud will retire on November 10, 2024.

. The judges who helped the government in “trampling” democracy and the Constitution were rewarded after their retirement, the Saamana editorial claimed.

. But there was and is a different view about Chandrachud as his family has a legacy of dispensing justice. His father was also the CJI when Indira Gandhi was the prime minister, it said.

. The editorial added that there was a strong belief that Chandrachud would not succumb to any political influence as he is a son of Maharashtra.

. “Hopes were rekindled by whiplashing the government. But in reality, judgments were given that helped the government. This was seen in the last ten years,” the editorial said.

. It added that despite presenting evidence that “EVMs were detrimental” to society, the petitions concerning the matter were rejected, something the government precisely wanted.

. The party said the Supreme Court also fell short of "keeping the CBI in check".

PM’s visit to CJI’s residence raises questions over protocol: Sena (UBT)

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