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Judge Loya: These are arguments for destruction of judiciary, Mukul Rohatgi bit.ly/2GwOmYh

Explaining the nature of ‘discreet enquiry’, Rohatgi said,

“The enquiry was conducted by an officer of the rank of Director General of Police. Discreet enquiry is made without the knowledge of other persons. It draws parallel with anti-corruption enquiry, enquiries by IB.”

Rohatgi then came down upon Caravan Magazine’s reports in the matter.

“Not a word of Caravan is to be believed. It is only in the business of sensationalising.” #JudgeLoya

“Their so-called aim to protect judiciary is completely false. Their aim is to target that individual whom they keep talking about. They are, in fact, causing more damage to the judiciary”, Rohatgi #JudgeLoya

He also urged Chief Justice of India Dipak Misra to ensure that such innuendos are not hurled at the judiciary.

“...It is the obligation of CJI to ensure that judges remain independent and fearless. If this kind of tendency is allowed, judiciary will not remain fearless."

"Dave wants to cross-examine them. @IJaising wants contempt action against administrative committee of Bombay High Court. These are not arguments for upholding the rule of law and protecting the judiciary. These are arguments for destruction”, Rohatgi #JudgeLoya

Rohatgi attacked @pbhushan1 submissions regarding the cause of death of Judge Loya.

“Mr. Bhushan had submitted that Dr. Sharma had told Caravan magazine that it was not a case of heart attack...Sharma who wrote back to AIIMS saying that he has been grossly misquoted..."