The Supreme Court is set to hold a special hearing today in response to allegations made by Calcutta High Court Judge Justice Abhijit Gangopadhyay against his colleague, Justice Soumen Sen. The Supreme Court took suo motu cognizance of the matter and five senior judges, including Chief Justice DY Chandrachud, will preside over the case at 10:30 am.
The controversy arose when Justice Sen, who was presiding over a division bench, stayed a single-judge order for a Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) probe into medical admission irregularities. In response, Justice Gangopadhyay accused Justice Sen of working for a political party. Despite the stay order, Justice Gangopadhyay proceeded to order the CBI to investigate the allegations of fake caste certificates being issued in Bengal.
Justice Gangopadhyay’s order not only disregarded the division bench’s decision but also called for a reexamination of Justice Sen’s previous orders. He further questioned why Justice Sen continued to serve as a judge in the Calcutta High Court, despite a recommendation for his transfer by the Supreme Court Collegium in 2021.
In his order, Justice Gangopadhyay revealed a purported private conversation between judges, alleging that Justice Sen had favored a political figure and advised against disturbing him. Justice Sinha, to whom Justice Sen had supposedly spoken, reported the matter to the Chief Justice of Calcutta High Court, who then escalated it to the Chief Justice of India.
It is worth noting that Justice Abhijeet Gangopadhyay has faced criticism from the Supreme Court in the past for speaking to the press about cases he was handling. His statements have often been perceived as politically biased, particularly against the ruling Trinamool Congress in West Bengal. The party has even called for his resignation from the judiciary, suggesting that he pursue a political career instead.
The Supreme Court’s special sitting today aims to address the serious allegations raised by Justice Gangopadhyay against his colleague, Justice Sen. It is expected to shed light on the intricacies of the case and determine the appropriate course of action moving forward.
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