Kolkata, 2 April. The Supreme Court has expressed strong displeasure regarding the SIR case of West Bengal. The court has described the incident of protest and gherao against judicial officers as very serious. The Chief Justice (CJI) said that he has received a letter from the Chief Justice of Calcutta High Court regarding this entire matter, in which detailed information about the incident has been given.
During the hearing, the CJI expressed concern that despite the Chief Justice of the High Court informing the police and senior administration officials, they reached the spot very late. He termed it as great negligence of the administration. The court clearly said that such an incident is not only an attempt to intimidate the judicial officers but also amounts to a direct challenge to the judiciary.
The Supreme Court said that the judicial officers concerned were performing their responsibilities as per the directions of the court and it was the responsibility of the state government to ensure their safety. The CJI said that this did not appear to be an ordinary incident but it appeared to be a well-planned conspiracy, the objective of which was to demoralize the judicial officers and obstruct the ongoing process.
He said in clear words that no one will be allowed to take the law into their hands. Considering the seriousness of the matter, the Supreme Court has directed the Election Commission to get the incident investigated by CBI or NIA. Also, the investigating agency has been asked to submit its preliminary report directly to the Supreme Court.
Taking a strict stance in this matter, the court has issued show cause notices to the Chief Secretary, DGP, District Magistrate and SSP. The court has directed all these officers to appear online on April 6 at 4 pm and explain why action should not be taken against them. The strictness of the Supreme Court in this matter clearly indicates that the judiciary will not tolerate any kind of negligence or obstruction in law and order.
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