Afternoon briefing: PM Modi's visit to CJI's house sparks row; ED searches Sandip Ghosh's father's house, & more

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Published on: Sep 12, 2024, 13:04:52 IST

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Shiv Sena (UBT) leaders and senior Supreme Court lawyers have expressed concerns over Prime Minister Narendra Modi's visit to Chief Justice DY Chandrachud’s residence for Ganpati Puja, questioning its impact on judicial transparency. On Wednesday, PM Modi, donning a traditional Maharashtrian cap, joined the Chief Justice and his wife in New Delhi for the ritual, including aarti and prayers before Lord Ganesha. Shiv Sena (UBT) leader Sanjay Raut criticized the visit, arguing that such interactions between constitutional authorities and political figures could erode public trust in the judiciary, particularly concerning ongoing cases involving the Maharashtra government. Dig Deeper

Prime Minister Narendra Modi visited Chief Justice of India DY Chandrachud's house and attended 'Ganpati Poojan' (PTI Photo) (PTI)

On Thursday, the Enforcement Directorate conducted searches in Kolkata related to financial irregularities at RG Kar Medical College and Hospital. The agency targeted multiple suburban locations, including the residence of Satya Prakash Ghosh, father of former principal Sandip Ghosh. Alongside the Central Bureau of Investigation, the Enforcement Directorate is probing alleged corruption and financial misconduct. Akhter Ali, a former deputy superintendent, was questioned on Wednesday regarding claims of nepotism in vendor selections involving Sandip Ghosh, who has been arrested in connection with the scandal. Dig Deeper

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(That’s all we have at this hour in our afternoon briefing. Catch you by evening.)

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