Former Chief Justice of India NV Ramana has said that an attempt was made to put pressure on his family members by registering false cases against them. Without naming the previous government of Andhra Pradesh, he indicated that even the judges who adhered to the principles of the Constitution had to face political pressure and harassment.
My family was targeted- Ramana
Speaking at the fifth convocation of VIT-AP University in Amravati, Ramana said that families of many judges, who had no connection with any case, have become targets of political organizations. He said, ‘Many of you know how my family was targeted and cases were registered against them. All this was done to put me under pressure.
Mention of the struggle of Amravati farmers
Ramana gave this statement citing the situation at that time when farmers were agitating demanding to keep Amravati as the sole capital. During that time, the YS Jagan Mohan Reddy government had proposed three capitals – Visakhapatnam: Administrative capital, Amaravati: Legislative capital, Kurnool: Judicial capital. He said that many political leaders remained silent during that period, but lawyers, judges and courts continued the work of protecting the Constitution.
Justice system is the basis of stability – Ramana
The former CJI said that governments keep changing, but law and courts remain the basis of stability in the country. He said, ‘The rule of law remains strong only when people maintain faith in it and do not sell their integrity for facilities.’
Salute to the courage of Amravati farmers
Ramana thanked the farmers of Amravati and said that they did not lose courage despite government pressure. He said, ‘I salute the courage of the farmers of Amravati. His fight is inspiring and he has shown full faith in the judiciary.