He then went on to briefly explain one of the reasons why he is opposed to the apex court passing such directions.
“I have suffered due to orders of Supreme Court as a High Court judge, when I could not hear and dispose of matters the same day (as directed).”
The remarks came while hearing a petition by Hyderabad-based businessman Arun Ramachandran Pillai, an accused in the Delhi Excise Policy case.
Pillai is alleged to be part of the ‘South Group’ that bribed Aam Aadmi Party (leaders) to tweak the national capital’s liquor policy in their favour.
After Justice Oka refused to direct that the High Court dispose of the matter on an early fixed date, the matter was ultimately dismissed as withdrawn.
The Delhi High Court’s August 1 order of adjournment was passed Justice Neena Bansal Krishna.
Justice Krishna had recently refused to grant bail and quash the arrest of Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal in connection with the Excise Policy case.
Source: Barandbench
