The petition was mentioned before the Chelameswar Bench because the removal motion is against the CJI, who is presiding over the Bench in the court next door. It deserves to be set aside for being wholly extraneous and ultra vires to the provisions of the Constitution of India and the Inquiry Act,” the petition said. Also Read Decision on impeachment notice not hasty but timely: VenkaiahThe order discussed only one of the five charges levelled by the MPs against the CJI, ie, the CJI abused his position as the Master of the Roster, it said. Also Read A rude wake-up call“The charges contained in the notice of motion are extremely serious and merit a full-fledged inquiry to test their veracity. It cannot be adjudicated in a summary whimsical manner as the order has sought to do,” the MPs said.

Source: The Hindu May 07, 2018 05:59 UTC