Published 17:55 IST, August 29th 2019

Dr Subramanian Swamy takes on Congress for targetting Delhi HC judge

BJP leader Dr Subramanian Swamy on Thursday slammed Congress for targetting the Delhi High Court judge who denied bail to P Chidambaram from arrest in INX case.

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BJP leader Dr Subramanian Swamy on Thursday slammed Congress for targetting Delhi High Court judge who denied bail to P Chidambaram from arrest cases related to money laundering and corruption in INX Media case. He asked wher Congress wanted to punish Retired Judge Sunil Gaur for doing his duty. He also questioned  party about judges receiving plum posts post retirement in UPA period.

Read Dr Subramanian Swamy's tweet below:

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Congress targets Retired Delhi HC judge Sunil Gaur

As per reports, former Delhi HC judge has been appointed as chairperson of Prevention of Money Laundering Act (PMLA) Appellate Tribunal recently. He is set to take over post on September 23. In light of development, leaders of Congress party targeted ir attacks at former Delhi HC judge. Congress spokesperson and Supreme Court advocate Brijesh Kalappa took a jibe at Sunil Gaur, questioning his appointment as  chairperson of PMLA Appellate Tribunal. 

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Delhi HC order denying P Chidambaram bail in INX Media case

Congress party has stooped yet ar low with its attacks on Judiciary of India. Amid ongoing probe against former Finance Minister Chidambaram, Congress leaders have targeted former Delhi High Court judge who days ago dismissed bail plea of Chidambaram in INX Media case. Justice Sunil Gaur dismissed anticipatory bail plea of Chidambaram in Delhi High Court, following which CBI detained Congress leader for questioning in INX Media case. Days after verdict in Chidambaram's case, Justice Sunil Gaur retired as Delhi HC judge on August 23.

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10:42 IST, August 29th 2019