The report so filed was discussed in today’s hearing.
The counsel for the Ministers argued that the suo motu orders could cause havoc. The top court was also told that, as per the report, no prior approval of the Chief Justice was obtained before the suo motu orders were passed.
The counsel representing the High Court, however, stated that approval was obtained as per the rules applicable.
Justice Roy hinted today that ideally, Justice Venkatesh ought to have placed the matter before the Chief Justice first.
“The first time he (Chief Justice) saw it (file of the first suo motu order) was after (suo motu jurisdiction was exercised). He (Justice Anand Venkatesh) had said please number it (to Registry), not please number it after approval from the Chief Justice. He (Justice Anand) should not have done it, but we do not want to make a comment there,” Justice Roy said.
Source: Barandbench
