New Delhi: Unleashing a scathing critique of the judiciary, spotlighting the damning ‘money at pass judgement on’s area’ scandal that has shaken public agree with, Vice President Jagdeep Dhankhar Monday emphasised the desire for larger duty in democracy, stressing that ‘the reality will have to pop out’ within the controversy with the registration of an FIR.
While talking on the release of the e book ‘The Constitution We Adopted (with Artworks)’, Vice President Dhankhar mentioned, “We’re confronted with a jarring reality. A Judge’s residence in Lutyen’s Delhi had burnt notes and cash. There is no FIR to date. We have in the country the rule of law, and criminal justice system. There can be no occasion whatsoever to delay even for a moment because that is ordainment of law.”
We’re faced with a jarring fact. A Judge’s place of dwelling in Lutyen’s Delhi had burnt notes and money. There isn’t any FIR until date.
We have within the nation rule of legislation, legal justice machine. There can also be no instance in any respect to prolong even for a second as a result of this is… pic.twitter.com/jqrWFADrXr
— Vice-President of India (@VPIndia) May 19, 2025
He additional added that the guideline of legislation is the very basis of society. Democracy needs to be outlined essentially by way of 3 facets: expression, discussion and duty. “Therefore, if we have to really nurture democracy, it is inescapable that we hold every institution and every individual accountable and in accordance with law. The surest way to degenerate an individual or bring down an institution is to keep it away from probe and scrutiny, which means that the individual becomes law unto oneself,” he added.
Referring to the incident involving Delhi High Court Justice Yashwant Varma, Dhankhar mentioned, “Every person in the country is waiting with bated breath—the money trail, its source, its purpose—did it pollute the judicial system? Who are the bigger sharks?…”
Why wasn’t the legal justice machine activated as it will be for every other person?
Immunity for the Hon’ble President and Governor exists handiest whilst in place of business. This factor moves on the center of the establishments that outline our #democracy.
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— Vice-President of India (@VPIndia) May 19, 2025
He additional added, “Two months have passed. Investigation must proceed swiftly, as must the registration of an FIR. The Supreme Court has acted commendably so far, especially Justice Khanna’s move to put key documents in the public domain—a major step for accountability and transparency.”
Dhankhar clarified that he was once now not casting aspersions on Justice Varma however emphasised that nationwide hobby supersedes person concerns. “When it comes to national interest, we cannot divide into compartments as insiders or outsiders,” he mentioned.
VP Dhankhar stressed out that democracy flourishes on expression, discussion, and duty. “If expression is throttled, democracy is weakened,” he mentioned.
As a ‘soldier of the judiciary’, Dhankhar highlighted the significance of a powerful and unbiased judicial machine for democracy’s survival. He counseled former CJI Sanjiv Khanna for promptly forming a committee to research the allegations towards Justice Varma.
“Today I am reflecting as a foot soldier of the judiciary. I can never envisage doing anything which in the remotest form will compromise the dignity of the judiciary. I started with that protocol. I find, at the moment, a big change taking place. The Judicial landscape is changing for the better. The outgoing Chief Justice, Justice Khanna, set very high standards for accountability and transparency. He needs to be commended for steps taken with respect to the incident at the residence of a judge to which I referred,” he mentioned.
Today I’m reflecting as a foot soldier of judiciary. I will by no means envisage doing the rest which within the remotest shape will compromise dignity of judiciary. I began with that protocol.
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— Vice-President of India (@VPIndia) May 19, 2025
Moving additional, he persevered, “I give highest premium and value to innocence of a person. I am casting no aspersions. All I am saying is that when it comes to national interest, we cannot divide into compartments, insiders or outsiders. We must all be united in nurturing constitutional essence and spirit.”
Dhankhar prompt that the time has come to revisit legacy problems and mechanisms that can impede honest probes in issues associated with the upper judiciary. “The scenario is indeed one for which every person in the country is waiting. They want nothing but the absolute truth to come out,” he mentioned.
Dhankhar additional highlighted the desire to give protection to the judiciary and make certain that judges can make a decision instances fearlessly with out being made susceptible. “We have to ensure our judges are not made vulnerable because they decide fearlessly. This requires an in-house regulatory mechanism which is transparent, accountable, and expeditious,” he mentioned.
During the e book release tournament, Dhankhar expressed harmony with Chief Justice of India B.R. Gavai, praising him for emphasizing the significance of protocol and the 3 pillars of democracy: Judiciary, Legislature, and Executive.