I have some reservations of Shri H.K.Agarwal's efforts to approach CJI, PM, FM, MPs.
While appeals to PM, FM and MPs are concerned there appears to be no harm and
can be done in a week as planned. But when appeal to Chief Justice is considered a wider consultation with advocates who are handling our cases at Supreme Court is a must.
Further when the SLPs are slated to be heard on 30th, just a week away, it may be a
little premature to appeal to Chief justice, a short cut of Judicial process, the consequences of which is not predictable and may amount to an unwise risk..
When LIC's SPL was numbered after a month, due to LIC's fault, not knowing it was registered under a new category, I keyed in the Nos allotted under normal SLP (Civil) and in all those cases the remark was"DELAY CONDONED SLP DISMISSED". And so I feel there is hope.
Further Judge's observation in the Jaipur contempt case, which was to come up for
hearing to-day the 23rd Septr. (which did not come up), wherein he refused to give 2 months time as prayed by LIC advocates but just a weeks time was granted and importantly Judge asked our advocates whether they like LIC officials to be punished but our advocates rightly opted for implementation of Jaipur judgment.
But in case the SLP is approved and proceedings start, we will be within our rights to appeal to Chief Justice for directions to speed up proceedings in the interest of quick Justice.
A little patience is the need of the hour. I WISH THIS LINE OF APPROACH IS SERIOUSLY CONSIDERED BY ALL CONCERNED.
T. SAMPATH IYENGAR, BANGALORE