The Supreme Court on Monday(October 9) directed the Chairperson of the Principal Bench of the Armed Forces Tribunal (AFT) to file in a sealed cover, a report to the Registrar General of Supreme Court,.
The Bar association alleges the defence ministry’s interference in the transfer of Justice Chaudhary, who had initiated contempt proceedings against a senior Defence Accounts Department officer.
The letter, a copy of which is with The Indian Express, states that on October 1, the defence minister made certain comments at a function of Defence Accounts Department in New Delhi which hinted at a contemnor of the department ‘getting away’.
The Armed Forces Tribunal Chandigarh Bar Association (AFTCBA) has written to Chief Justice Of India DY Chandrachud alleging that Defence Minister has openly admitted interference of the Ministry in.
The letter pointed out a video in which Rajnath Singh was heard acknowledging the "escape" of the alleged contemnor, whose case was slated to be heard by Justice Chaudhary before his transfer.