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BREAKING: Judges, army officers and bureaucrats release a statement against the observations made by #SupremeCourtOfIndia in #NupurSharma’s case. It notes "Such an approach of the Supreme Court deserves no applause and impacts the very sanctity and honour of the Highest Court.”

The statement, having over 100 signatories, notes that “Recent comments by the two judges of the #SupremeCourtOfIndia have surpassed the Laxman Rekha and compelled us to issue an open statement.”

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According to the statement, the observations of #SupremeCourt in #NupurSharma ’s case have “have sent shockwaves in the country and outside. The observations, simultaneously relayed by all news channels in high decibel, are not in sync with judicial ethos.”

It has been remarked that “By no stretch these observations, which are not part of the order, can be justified as judicial propriety and fairness .” #SupremeCourt #NupurSharma

According to the statement, “#NupurSharma is adjudged guilty in a proceeding where this was not an issue at all”

It has further been conveyed that, “ By such observation there is virtual exoneration of the cruel beheading at #Udaipur in broad daylight."

#SupremeCourt #NupurSharma

According to the statement, “Legal fraternity is bound to be surprised and shocked at the observation that an FIR should lead to arrest. The observations on other agencies in the country, without notice to them, are worrisome and alarming.”

#SupremeCourt #NupurSharma

It has been noted that, “the unfortunate comments have are indelible scar of the largest democracy. Urgent rectification steps are called for as these have potentially serious consequences on democratic values and security of the Country.”

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According to the statement “The observations, judgmental in nature, on issues not before the Court, are crucification of the essence and spirit of the Indian Constitution."

#SupremeCourt #NupurSharma

It has been stated that, “The observations are too serious to be overlooked if rule of law, democracy has to sustain and blossom and deserve to be recalled."

#SupremeCourt #NupurSharma

According to the statement, “#SupremeCourt,refused to take cognizance of the Petition and forced #NupurSharma to withdraw the Petition and approach appropriate forum (High Court) knowing fully well that High Court does not have jurisdiction to transfer or club the FIRs”

The statement has been signed by 15 retired judges, 77 former bureaucrats and 25 army veterans.

#SupremeCourt #NupurSharma

Retired Judges, Bureaucrats & Army Veterans Release Statement Against Supreme Court’s Oral Observation In Nupur Sharma’s Case
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