AP CM YS. Jagan Mohan Reddy’s sensational letter is having a far reaching consequences. Angry with the allegations made against senior judges, few already filed a PIL against YS. Jagan seeking his removal as the CM of Andhra Pradesh.
In the meantime ,Many jurists, senior advocates and retired judges are incensed by the behavior of AP CM Jaganmohan Reddy. Former Joint State High Court Judge Naushad Ali and Supreme Court Lawyer Ashwini Upadhyaya wrote the letters.
Noushad Ali said that Jagan was degrading the supremacy of the judiciary. He alleged that Jagan is attacking AP High Court and Supreme Court judges as per plan. He added that it was not right on the part of CM Jagan was inappropriate to write a letter to the CJI. He said this would impact the judgment of Judges in 31 cases against Jagan . In his letter he mentioned that Jagan is writing such letters for the benefit of his cases. He said steps should be taken to ensure that the strength of the judiciary is not compromised.
In the letter, Supreme Court lawyer Ashwini said that Jagan was angry over the decision of Justice Enviramana to resolve the cases against the people’s representatives expeditiously. He wants to put the political system in the groove. He requested The full court be convened and take action against Jagan.
The Supreme Court Advocates-On-Record Association (SCAORA) also issued a statement condemning the action of YS.Jagan. It issued a strongly worded statement saying “SCAORA notes, with deep anguish, the contents of the letter dated 06.10.2020, written by a Chief Minister to Hon’ble the Chief Justice of India, concerning a sitting Judge of the Hon’ble Supreme Court of India next in line to become the Chief Justice of India,”
It felt that Jagan’s letter lacked propriety and tended to “scandalise and breach the independence of the judiciary,” . Even the Delhi High Court bar association condemned Jagan’s letter.