The Supreme Court on Thursday took a strong exception of a petition filed seeking probe into reasons for recusal by Karnataka High Court judge Justice M Nagaprasanna recused from three matters and laying down of guidelines on the process of recusal.
A bench of Justice Abhay Oka and Justice Ahsanuddin Amanullah termed the plea as highly objectionable.
“Look at your prayers…What is this? This will send wrong signals. Guidelines is fine but you can’t seek a relief directing probe into under what circumstances judge recused, it will show some other motive is there.” Justice Abhay Oka remarked.
Justice Oka questioned the petioner on what was the need for such a petition when he should have sought relief only on principles.
“What was the need for putting allegations against all private parties and casting aspersions against the judges? Manner of filing this petition highly objectionable,” Justice Oka remarked.
Justice Oka further asked the petitioner if he thinks judges are so weak that Lokayukta can influence judicial outcomes?
“Are the judges also so weak according to you? Lokayukta can influence judicial outcomes? Writ has been filed in oblique manner, we are not sure of motivations,” Justice Oka asked.
Justice Amanullah remarked that the court cannot probe the discretion of the judge.
The top court ultimately allowed the petitioner to withdraw plea.
