CJI DY Chandrachud’s comment got here within the presence of Union Law minister Kiren Rijiju.

New Delhi:

Chief Justice of India DY Chandrachud on Saturday mentioned judges on the grassroots are reluctant to grant bail because of the concern of being focused.

At a felicitation occasion organised by the Bar Council of India, CJI Chandrachud mentioned, “The higher judiciary is flooded with bail applications due to reluctance at grassroots to grant bail. Judges at the grassroots are reluctant to grant bail not because they do not understand crime, but there is a sense of fear of being targeted for granting bail in heinous cases.”

Union Law minister Kiren Rijiju was additionally current on the event. He raised issues over a number of attorneys assembly the CJI relating to transfers.

“I heard some lawyers want to meet the CJI regarding the transfer case. It can be an individual issue but if it becomes a recurring instance for every decision by the collegium, which is supported by the government, then where will it lead to? The whole dimension will change,” Mr Rijiju mentioned.

CJI Chandrachud on November 9 turned the fiftieth Chief Justice of India. He could have a tenure until November 10, 2024. He succeeded Chief Justice UU Lalit, who retired on November 9.

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