PM Modi Attends CJI Chandrachud’s Ganesh Aarti: Sanjay Raut Questions Chief Justice’s Impartiality Ahead of Sena vs Sena SC Hearing
Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s recent attendance at Chief Justice of India (CJI) D.Y. Chandrachud’s Ganesh Aarti event has sparked a political debate, with Shiv Sena (UBT) leader Sanjay Raut raising concerns about the impartiality of the judiciary. This event took place just days before the scheduled Supreme Court hearing of the high-stakes Sena vs. Sena case, which involves a legal battle between the two factions of the Shiv Sena—one led by Uddhav Thackeray and the other by Maharashtra Chief Minister Eknath Shinde.
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Raut’s criticism revolves around the perception of a possible conflict of interest, questioning whether the CJI’s association with the Prime Minister could influence the court’s decision in the upcoming hearing. He emphasized the need for the judiciary to maintain a clear distance from political figures to ensure that justice is not only done but also seen to be done.
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The Sena vs. Sena case centers on the legitimacy of Eknath Shinde’s faction, which broke away from the Thackeray-led Shiv Sena and formed a government in Maharashtra with the support of the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP). The Supreme Court’s judgment in this matter will have significant political implications, not just for the state of Maharashtra but also for the broader national political landscape.
While the Prime Minister’s participation in a religious event hosted by the Chief Justice is not unusual in India, where public figures often partake in religious and cultural activities, it has raised eyebrows given the sensitive timing. Critics argue that such appearances can create an impression of bias, especially when critical cases involving significant political stakeholders are pending before the court.
In response, supporters of both the CJI and the PM have dismissed these concerns as baseless, underscoring the independence of the judiciary and the personal nature of the religious gathering. The debate over the appearance of impartiality, however, continues to highlight the delicate balance between public perception and judicial independence in India’s democratic setup.
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