Former Law Minister and senior advocate Shanti Bhushan was a knower of law. He fought against corruption all his life. The biggest victory in the history of Indian politics is recorded in his name. Even the biggest veterans were convinced of his logic and way of working. He shook the power of Indira Gandhi in Delhi.
Shanti Bhushan (file photo)
Senior advocate Shanti Bhushan was the father of Supreme Court lawyer Prashant Bhushan. He served as the Law Minister of India from 1977 to 1979 in the Morarji Desai ministry. He was a knower of law. And became known for his lifelong anti-corruption image. Shanti Bhushan is also known for the biggest discussed case in the history of Indian politics.
Shanti Bhushan fought Rajnarayan’s case in the Allahabad High Court and won a historic victory. After the same decision in 1974, Indira Gandhi had to step down from the post of Prime Minister. Whenever the background of Emergency is discussed, that historic decision of Allahabad High Court is often presented as Nazir.
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Indira Gandhi’s power was challenged
At that time, not only in India but also in the world, it was considered to be the first time when a verdict was given against a Prime Minister in the High Court. Indira Gandhi was infuriated by this decision then. Then Shanti Bhushan himself fought the case of Rajnarayan, who presented a legal challenge against former Prime Minister Indira Gandhi.
The then judge of Allahabad High Court Jagmohan Lal Sinha had given that historic decision. Remembering that time, Shanti Bhushan had said in an interview- Before Indira ji entered the court, Justice Sinha said, people in the court stand only when the judges come, so no one should stand when Indira Gandhi comes. Passes were distributed for entry to the people.
What was the charge against Indira Gandhi?
Indira Gandhi’s party got a huge majority in the 1971 elections. Indira Gandhi won from Rae Bareli. From there the opposing parties made Rajnarayan stand. But Indira Gandhi won by 1 lakh 10 thousand votes. After which Rajnarayan accused of fraud and misuse of government machinery. Then the matter reached the Allahabad High Court. Rajnarayan had made 8 serious allegations against Indira Gandhi.
Rajnarayan then chose senior advocate Shanti Bhushan to fight his case. Who fought the case so strongly and presented arguments and evidence that the decision became an example in the political history of the country. Indira Gandhi had to face defeat.
fight against corruption
Shanti Bhushan founded the NGO in the year 1980. Center for Public Interest Litigation set out on. He was such an NGO through which petitions related to public interest and national interest used to reach the Supreme Court. After this, in the year 2018, Shanti Bhushan master of roaster There was also discussion about the change in
Although he was always known for his strong political commentary, but at one time he also came into limelight by supporting the Aam Aadmi Party. However, later he expressed regret that it was his mistake to give support.
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