Newsbytes
  • India
  • Business
  • World
  • Politics
  • Sports
  • Science
  • Entertainment
  • Auto
  • Lifestyle
  • Inspirational
  • Career
  • Bengaluru
  • Delhi
  • Mumbai
  • Videos
  • Find Cricket Statistics
Hindi
More
Newsbytes
Hindi
Newsbytes
User Placeholder

Hi,

Logout


India
Business
World
Politics
Sports
Science
Entertainment
Auto
Lifestyle
Inspirational
Career
Bengaluru
Delhi
Mumbai
Videos
Find Cricket Statistics

More Links
  • Videos

Download Android App

Follow us on
  • Facebook
  • Twitter
  • Linkedin
  • Youtube
 
Home / News / India News / Arvind Kejriwal alleges tapping of judges' phones
  • India

    Arvind Kejriwal alleges tapping of judges' phones

    Mansi Motwani
    Written by
    Mansi Motwani
    Mail
    Last updated on Nov 01, 2016, 03:45 pm
    Arvind Kejriwal alleges tapping of judges' phones
    Credits:
  • Amidst the golden jubilee celebrations of the High Court, Arvind Kejriwal claimed to have "overheard" judges' apprehensions about their phones being "tapped."

    Kejriwal said, "I have heard judges talking among themselves. Two judges telling each other let us not talk on our phones as phones are being tapped."

    He termed the tapping of phones "the biggest assault on the independence of the judiciary."

  • In this article
    Delhi High Court turns 50 Highlights of the celebration Unique case Arvind Kejriwal alleges tapping of judges' phones Law Minister refutes Kejriwal's claims Statement
  • Golden Jubilee

    Delhi High Court turns 50

    Delhi High Court turns 50
  • Established in the year 1966, the Delhi High Court turned 50 on 31st October, 2016.

    The High Court deals with both civil and criminal cases and houses approximately 36 courtrooms.

    Golden Jubilee celebrations were held at Vigyan Bhavan and were attended by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Chief Justice of India T.S Thakur and other judges of the High Court and Supreme Court.

  • Speakers

    Highlights of the celebration

    Highlights of the celebration
  • At the celebration, speakers highlighted the pressing need to maintain the independence of the judiciary.

    Chief Justice of India, T.S Thakur said, "Access to justice should be a reality for all and people should not have to wait for justice for years at an end."

    Prime Minister Narendra Modi stated that serving justice efficiently involves drafting unquestionable laws that leave no room for interpretation.

  • Do you know?

    Unique case

  • In one of India's landmark cases, the Delhi High Court granted permission to a 19-year-old transgender NRI to return to the United States after his parents tried to "reform" him. This judgment acknowledged that gender identity and sexual-orientation was fundamental to self-determination, dignity and freedom.

  • 01 Nov 2016

    Arvind Kejriwal alleges tapping of judges' phones

    Arvind Kejriwal alleges tapping of judges' phones
    Credits:
  • Amidst the golden jubilee celebrations of the High Court, Arvind Kejriwal claimed to have "overheard" judges' apprehensions about their phones being "tapped."

    Kejriwal said, "I have heard judges talking among themselves. Two judges telling each other let us not talk on our phones as phones are being tapped."

    He termed the tapping of phones "the biggest assault on the independence of the judiciary."

  • Reaction

    Law Minister refutes Kejriwal's claims

    Law Minister refutes Kejriwal's claims
  • Cabinet Law Minister Ravi Shankar Prasad in his speech denied allegations by Arvind Kejriwal.

    "I wish to deny with all the authority at my command that the phones of judges have been tapped. I want to make it very clear and categorical," he said.

    He further added, "The commitment of the government to the independence of the judiciary is completely irrefutable and fundamental."

  • Quote

    Statement

  • A statement released from the Ministry of Home Affairs said, "MHA strongly denies media reports alleging tapping of telephones of some judges. There is no truth in these reports. These reports are baseless and unfounded."

  • Ministry Of Home Affairs
  • Delhi High Court
  • Narendra Modi
  • Arvind Kejriwal
  • Ravi Shankar Prasad
  •  
Latest News
  • Regé-Jean Page joins Russo Brothers' Netflix thriller 'The Gray Man'
    Regé-Jean Page joins Russo Brothers' Netflix thriller 'The Gray Man'
    Entertainment
  • Aston Martin's new car marks F1 re-entry after 61 years
    Aston Martin's new car marks F1 re-entry after 61 years
    Auto
  • Sona Mohapatra's fed up of remixes, slams 'Nadiyon Paar' song
    Sona Mohapatra's fed up of remixes, slams 'Nadiyon Paar' song
    Entertainment
  • Formula 1, Aston Martin launch car: Here are the details
    Formula 1, Aston Martin launch car: Here are the details
    Sports
  • Taj Mahal briefly shut after hoax bomb threat call
    Taj Mahal briefly shut after hoax bomb threat call
    India
Related Timelines
  • Who is Pushpa Ganediwala, judge behind controversial Bombay HC ruling
    Who is Pushpa Ganediwala, judge behind controversial Bombay HC ruling
    India
Trending Topics
ISRO Vaccine
Next News Article
Share
Cancel

Want to share it with your friends too?

Facebook Whatsapp Twitter Linkedin
Copied

Love India news?

Subscribe to stay updated.

India Thumbnail
India News Business News World News Politics News Sports News Science News Entertainment News Auto News Lifestyle News Inspirational News
Career News Bengaluru News Delhi News Mumbai News Bharti Airtel Mukesh Ambani Twitter Indian Premier League Samsung Virat Kohli
Rohit Sharma Cricket News YouTube Hollywood News WhatsApp Bollywood News Nitin Gadkari ISRO Yoga Honda
Batman Football News BMW Vaccine Reliance Jio OPPO Food News, Healthy Recipes Tesla Royal Challengers Bangalore Toyota
Fashion Tips Emmy Awards Mercedes Barcelona FC Isha Ambani India Vs England Cricket OnePlus Mobiles Android TV Smart TV Marvel Comics
Avengers Neha Kakkar Premier League Big Bang Theory
About Us Privacy Policy Terms & Conditions Contact Us News Reviews News Archive Topics Archive Find Cricket Statistics
Follow us on
Facebook Twitter Linkedin Youtube
All rights reserved © NewsBytes 2021