His clarification followed the filing of a public interest litigation (PIL) in the Rajasthan high court seeking to initiate contempt proceedings against the chief minister. On Friday, lawyers’ associations also announced a one-day strike.

“What I said regarding the corruption of the judiciary yesterday was not my personal opinion. I have always admired and trusted the judicial system. Many retired Supreme Court judges and even retired chief justices have occasionally commented on corruption in the judiciary and conveyed concern over it…,” Gehlot posted in Hindi on X (formerly Twitter) on Thursday, after the matter escalated.

Advocate Shivcharan Gupta lodged a public interest litigation (PIL) with the Jaipur bench of the high court seeking contempt of court proceedings against Gehlot for his remarks. However, the matter was not scheduled for hearing.

In a joint statement, the president of the Rajasthan attorneys’ association and the head of the state advocates’ association called the chief minister’s statement “irresponsible behavior.” They also requested that the chief justice of the high court take note of the statement and take “appropriate action”

They also proclaimed a symbolic one-day strike in the high court and subordinate courts on Friday, asserting that their protest will continue until the chief minister apologizes.

Wednesday, Gehlot stated to reporters, “There is so much corruption in the judiciary today. I’ve heard that some attorneys compose the judgment, bring it with them, and the same verdict is rendered.”

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“What is occurring in the judicial system? Whether lesser or higher, the situation is grave, and individuals should reflect on it,” he had added.

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The Delhi High Court denied parole to the AAP leader in the Delhi excise policy-related CBI case.

Justice Dinesh Kumar Sharma stated, “Allegations against Sisodia are extremely serious, and the possibility of witnesses being influenced cannot be ruled out.”

Justice Dinesh Kumar Sharma denied parole to Manish Sisodia, citing the severity of the allegations against the AAP leader. The apprehension of Sisodia occurred on February 26, 2023.

While announcing its decision on Sisodia’s parole application, the Delhi High Court noted that the AAP leader is a powerful individual, and it cannot be ruled out that witnesses could be influenced if he is granted bail.

The CBI detained Sisodia on suspicion of corruption in the formulation and implementation of the now-abandoned Delhi Excise Policy 2021-22. Multiple times prior to his detention, Sisodia was questioned by the central investigation agency.

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A trial court determined that Sisodia was “obviously the mastermind” behind the “scam.”

Manish Sisodia contested the order of a trial court, which stated that he had played the “most important and vital role” in the criminal conspiracy involving the alleged payment of Rs 90-100 crore in advance kickbacks intended for him and his colleagues in the Delhi government.

The AAP leader is also detained in a case involving money laundering.

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