Justice Inquisition: A Political Tug-of-War

Rajya Sabha MP Kapil Sibal argues against supporting government efforts to impeach Justice Yashwant Varma without an inquiry into allegations against Justice Shekhar Yadav. He claims the government may have ulterior motives tied to judicial independence and calls for opposition unity and investigation before proceeding with impeachment.

In a political standoff, Rajya Sabha MP Kapil Sibal has urged opposition parties not to back the government's impeachment move against Justice Yashwant Varma without a corresponding investigation into Justice Shekhar Yadav's alleged communal remarks. Sibal argues that the issue with Varma is misunderstood as corruption.

Sibal, a veteran advocate, suggests that the government's push for impeachment might stem from dissatisfaction with Varma's independent rulings. He calls for genuine inquiry procedures to be followed, criticizing the government's collection of MP signatures as a deviation from constitutional norms.

Furthermore, Sibal emphasizes that the judiciary should handle the matter regarding burnt currency allegations against Varma. The opposition is advised to maintain consistency, focusing first on the pending inquiry against Justice Yadav, to prevent apparent selective actions by the current government.

(With inputs from agencies.)