To
The Hon'ble Chief Justice
& His Companion Justices
of the Supreme Court of India
Most Respectfully Sheweth:
We the undersigned citizens of India are deeply anguished by the order passed by a three judge bench of the Supreme Court that there is no merit in the writ petitions seeking an Inquiry into the death of Justice Brijgopal Harkishan Loya on December 1, 2014 at Nagpur.
The three judge bench has concluded that the documentary material on the record indicates that the death of Judge Loya was due to natural causes and that there is no ground for reasonable suspicion about the cause or circumstances of death which would merit a further inquiry.
This conclusion is based on the statements made by four judicial officers, Judge Shrikant Kulkarni (Member Secretary, Maharasthra State Legal Service Authority), Judge SM Modak (Principal District Judge, Pune), Judge Vijay C Barde (District Judge, City Civil Court, Mumbai) and Judge RR Rathi (District Judge, Baramati) to the Commissioner of the Maharashtra State Intelligence Department.
We note with grave concern that these four judicial officers were neither asked to submit affidavits before the Supreme Court during the proceedings, nor were any cross examination of their testimonies permitted. While there is no reason to doubt the integrity of judicial officers in general, we do not understand why the judicial officers in this case are being accorded special privilege when they have become witnesses in an investigation into a possible crime. The word of any witness should be cross-examined and verified following legal procedures, in order to establish its accuracy. The reason for the three judge bench of the Supreme Court to make exceptions in this case, just because the witnesses claiming to accompany Justice Loya at the time of his death are judicial officers, does not appear reasonable and fair.
We believe that the tragic death of Justice Loya and the apprehensions of foul play raised by members of his grief-stricken family have raised very serious questions regarding the independence of the Indian judiciary. Justice should not only be done in this case, but also seen to be done. We are sad to say that the three judge bench verdict does not satisfy people's conscience.
We appeal to you, as the prime custodians of our Constitution and the rule of law, to reconsider the three judge bench judgement and order a Supreme Court monitored investigation into Judge Loya's death. We seek the truth beyond reasonable doubt.
Updates
April 22, 2018
The petition reached the one hundred signature threshold this morning. I am currently finalizing the formal letter to the Registrar of the Supreme Court to ensure these concerns are officially recorded.
Reached 250 supporters
April 20, 2018
Reached 100 supporters
April 20, 2018
223 Comments
Too many holes in the narrative related to the honourable Judge’s death. An independent enquiry will help dispel doubts. The vehement resistance to an enquiry makes it more suspicious.
The judgement is certainly going to add to the growing crisis of legitimacy of the Supreme Court of India. To save it from that disgrace, the case must be investigated in a fair manner.
I feel there are many things that do not meet the eyes,but under cover. Judge Loya's colleagues should be interrogated extensively. There's no law that in any circumstances judges simple tales must be believed on their face value.
Justice requires that the death be investigated thoroughly when some family members of the deceased judge have given statements about pressure being mounted on the deceased judge.
There is Enough Prima Facie Evidence to Suggest Foul Play in Judge Loya's Death. Immediate Acquittal of the Prime Accused by the New Judge who Presided after Judge Loya's Death Confirms the Motive.
I agree with this cause .
Justice for Judge is my fervent wish.
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To
The Hon'ble Chief Justice
& His Companion Justices
of the Supreme Court of India
Most Respectfully Sheweth:
We the undersigned citizens of India are deeply anguished by the order passed by a three judge bench of the Supreme Court that there is no merit in the writ petitions seeking an Inquiry into the death of Justice Brijgopal Harkishan Loya on December 1, 2014 at Nagpur.
The three judge bench has concluded that the documentary material on the record indicates that the death of Judge Loya was due to natural causes and that there is no ground for reasonable suspicion about the cause or circumstances of death which would merit a further inquiry.
This conclusion is based on the statements made by four judicial officers, Judge Shrikant Kulkarni (Member Secretary, Maharasthra State Legal Service Authority), Judge SM Modak (Principal District Judge, Pune), Judge Vijay C Barde (District Judge, City Civil Court, Mumbai) and Judge RR Rathi (District Judge, Baramati) to the Commissioner of the Maharashtra State Intelligence Department.
We note with grave concern that these four judicial officers were neither asked to submit affidavits before the Supreme Court during the proceedings, nor were any cross examination of their testimonies permitted. While there is no reason to doubt the integrity of judicial officers in general, we do not understand why the judicial officers in this case are being accorded special privilege when they have become witnesses in an investigation into a possible crime. The word of any witness should be cross-examined and verified following legal procedures, in order to establish its accuracy. The reason for the three judge bench of the Supreme Court to make exceptions in this case, just because the witnesses claiming to accompany Justice Loya at the time of his death are judicial officers, does not appear reasonable and fair.
We believe that the tragic death of Justice Loya and the apprehensions of foul play raised by members of his grief-stricken family have raised very serious questions regarding the independence of the Indian judiciary. Justice should not only be done in this case, but also seen to be done. We are sad to say that the three judge bench verdict does not satisfy people's conscience.
We appeal to you, as the prime custodians of our Constitution and the rule of law, to reconsider the three judge bench judgement and order a Supreme Court monitored investigation into Judge Loya's death. We seek the truth beyond reasonable doubt.
Updates
April 22, 2018
The petition reached the one hundred signature threshold this morning. I am currently finalizing the formal letter to the Registrar of the Supreme Court to ensure these concerns are officially recorded.
Reached 250 supporters
April 20, 2018
Reached 100 supporters
April 20, 2018
223 Comments
Justice should not only be done.It should also be seen to be done. In Justice Loya's case this has not happened.Hence we demand that a fair retrial/review of the case be done and all cobwebs from people's mind be removed.
Too many holes in the narrative related to the honourable Judge’s death. An independent enquiry will help dispel doubts. The vehement resistance to an enquiry makes it more suspicious.
The judgement is certainly going to add to the growing crisis of legitimacy of the Supreme Court of India. To save it from that disgrace, the case must be investigated in a fair manner.
I feel there are many things that do not meet the eyes,but under cover. Judge Loya's colleagues should be interrogated extensively. There's no law that in any circumstances judges simple tales must be believed on their face value.
Justice requires that the death be investigated thoroughly when some family members of the deceased judge have given statements about pressure being mounted on the deceased judge.
There is Enough Prima Facie Evidence to Suggest Foul Play in Judge Loya's Death. Immediate Acquittal of the Prime Accused by the New Judge who Presided after Judge Loya's Death Confirms the Motive.
I agree with this cause .
Justice for Judge is my fervent wish.
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Justice should not only be done.It should also be seen to be done. In Justice Loya's case this has not happened.Hence we demand that a fair retrial/review of the case be done and all cobwebs from people's mind be removed.