Challenge to appointment as Delhi CP abuse of process of law, result of vendetta: Rakesh Asthana to HC
The Hindu
Rakesh Asthana said that ever since he was appointed Special Director, CBI, proceedings are being consistently filed against him by certain organisations as part of a “selective campaign”.
Gujarat-cadre IPS officer has told the Delhi High Court that there is a sustained social media campaign against him and theas Delhi Police Commissioner was an abuse of process of law, arising from vendetta.
In his affidavit filed on a public interest litigation (PIL) against his appointment, Mr. Asthana said that ever since he was appointed Special Director, CBI, proceedings are being consistently filed against him by certain organisations as part of a “selective campaign”.
“There are two organisations namely Common Cause and Centre for Public Interest Litigations who are professional public interest litigants and exist only for filing litigations as the only way of public service. One or two individuals run both the organisation enjoying deep and pervasive control over these organisations," the affidavit said.
The High Court of Karnataka on Friday directed the State government to file its statement of objections on an application filed by Bangalore Turf Club Ltd. (BTC), challenging the June 6 orders passed by the government in rejecting the BTC’s applications seeking permission to conduct on-course horse races and betting during the June-August season.