Day After Some Lawyers Targeted a Bengal Judge, Row Over A Letter
NDTV
Justice Mantha has been in the news for an order that gives blanket protection to Leader of Opposition, BJP's Suvendu Adhikari.
A day after a group of lawyers blocked entry to Justice Rajasekhar Mantha's court, forcing an adjournment, several members of the state Bar Association have written to the Chief Justice of the Calcutta High Court backing the protesters, saying it would be "a superior injustice to remain silent". They have requested the High Court to remove Justice Rajasekhar Mantha from hearing certain cases. However, the Bar Association has denied any meeting or resolution, and senior lawyers of the Calcutta High Court have condemned the action of lawyers blocking the entrance of the courtroom.
Justice Mantha has been in the news for an order that gives blanket protection to the Leader of Opposition in the state assembly, BJP's Suvendu Adhikari.
The letter says there "must be deliberations" upon the actions of Justice Rajasekhar Mantha, who they say has fallen short of his usual standards in recent times. These lawyers claim the judge has violated the principle of 'audi alteram', which is to hear everyone.
The lawyers, objecting to Justice Mantha's orders, had yesterday also protested outside his court. They held placards stating their issue with him.
