Even as the Andhra Pradesh high court is taking serious note of the anti-judiciary remarks being made by some leaders and social media activists, yet another YSRCP leader found fault with the judiciary for allegedly interfering in the administrative issues.
Former minister and MLC Dokka Manikya Vara Prasad, who recently defected from the Telugu Desam Party into the YSRC, on Friday said it was wrong on the part of the state high court to stay the implementation of the state government’s policy decisions.
“Constitutional bodies should function within their limits. Judiciary cannot interfere in the functioning of the executive. I am very much pained to see the style of functioning of the state high court for the last few days,” Dokka said.
He wondered why there was a need for the government if the courts can interfere in the day-to-day affairs of the administration.
“It is unfortunate that the courts are poking their nose even in the personal issue of the public representatives,” the former minister said, adding that the people were very much aware how to safeguard the Constitution of India.
Dokka’s comments came within a day of the state high court issuing a stern warning that it would not tolerate any attempt to lower the dignity of the judiciary by the government or the people.
A division bench of the high court comprising Justice Rakesh Kumar and Justice J Uma Devi said those who do not have faith in the judiciary can go to Parliament and seek abolishment of the state high court. The remarks assume significance in the wake of YSRC MPs’ speeches in the recent Parliament session.
“If the government does not want the high court to exist in the state, let it go to Parliament and recommend its abolition. A confrontation with judiciary would lead to internal strife,” a division bench of the high court said.
Making it clear that people will benefit only if there is confidence in the judiciary, the court said it will not be a mute spectator to social media posts damaging its reputation. It also said it will ascertain if there is a conspiracy behind social media posts targeting the judiciary.
The judges even warned the government that it will have to use the powers bestowed by the Constitution if there is no rule of law in the State.
Observing that never in the past were there social media posts targeting the judiciary, the Bench said if it does not take the matter seriously, a situation might arise wherein individuals take law into their hands.
