Surest Manner To Convey Down Establishment: VP Dhankhar Calls For Accountability In Money At Judges Home Row

New Delhi: Unleashing a scathing critique of the judiciary, spotlighting the damning ‘money at decide’s home’ scandal that has shaken public belief, Vice President Jagdeep Dhankhar Monday emphasised the necessity for higher accountability in democracy, stressing that ‘the reality should come out’ within the controversy with the registration of an FIR. 

Whereas talking on the launch of the e book ‘The Structure We Adopted (with Artworks)’, Vice President Dhankhar mentioned, “We’re confronted with a jarring actuality. A Decide’s residence in Lutyen’s Delhi had burnt notes and money. There isn’t any FIR to this point. We now have within the nation the rule of legislation, and prison justice system. There may be no event in any way to delay even for a second as a result of that’s ordainment of legislation.”

We’re confronted with a jarring actuality. A Decide’s residence in Lutyen’s Delhi had burnt notes and money. There isn’t any FIR until date.

We now have within the nation rule of legislation, prison justice system. There may be no event in any way to delay even for a second as a result of that’s… pic.twitter.com/jqrWFADrXr
— Vice-President of India (@VPIndia) Could 19, 2025

He additional added that the rule of legislation is the very basis of society. Democracy must be outlined primarily by three points: expression, dialogue and accountability. “Subsequently, if we’ve got to essentially nurture democracy, it’s inescapable that we maintain each establishment and each particular person accountable and in accordance with legislation. The surest solution to degenerate a person or convey down an establishment is to maintain it away from probe and scrutiny, which implies that the person turns into legislation unto oneself,” he added. 

Referring to the incident involving Delhi Excessive Court docket Justice Yashwant Varma, Dhankhar mentioned, “Each particular person within the nation is ready with bated breath—the cash path, its supply, its objective—did it pollute the judicial system? Who’re the larger sharks?…”

Why wasn’t the prison justice system activated as it will be for another particular person?

Immunity for the Hon’ble President and Governor exists solely whereas in workplace. This challenge strikes on the coronary heart of the establishments that outline our #democracy.

Individuals are ready with bated… pic.twitter.com/oKEvEkvICf
— Vice-President of India (@VPIndia) Could 19, 2025

He additional added, “Two months have handed. Investigation should proceed swiftly, as should the registration of an FIR. The Supreme Court docket has acted commendably thus far, particularly Justice Khanna’s transfer to place key paperwork within the public area—a serious step for accountability and transparency.”

Dhankhar clarified that he was not casting aspersions on Justice Varma however emphasised that nationwide curiosity supersedes particular person concerns. “In terms of nationwide curiosity, we can’t divide into compartments as insiders or outsiders,” he mentioned.

VP Dhankhar harassed that democracy thrives on expression, dialogue, and accountability. “If expression is throttled, democracy is weakened,” he mentioned.

As a ‘soldier of the judiciary’, Dhankhar highlighted the significance of a strong and unbiased judicial system for democracy’s survival. He recommended former CJI Sanjiv Khanna for promptly forming a committee to analyze the allegations towards Justice Varma.

“Right now I’m reflecting as a foot soldier of the judiciary. I can by no means envisage doing something which within the remotest kind will compromise the dignity of the judiciary. I began with that protocol. I discover, in the mean time, a giant change happening. The Judicial panorama is altering for the higher. The outgoing Chief Justice, Justice Khanna, set very excessive requirements for accountability and transparency. He must be recommended for steps taken with respect to the incident on the residence of a decide to which I referred,” he mentioned.

Right now I’m reflecting as a foot soldier of judiciary. I can by no means envisage doing something which within the remotest kind will compromise dignity of judiciary. I began with that protocol.

I discover, in the mean time, a giant change happening. Judicial panorama is altering for the… pic.twitter.com/Co06gcBIKc
— Vice-President of India (@VPIndia) Could 19, 2025

Shifting additional, he continued, “I give highest premium and worth to innocence of an individual. I’m casting no aspersions. All I’m saying is that with regards to nationwide curiosity, we can’t divide into compartments, insiders or outsiders. We should all be united in nurturing constitutional essence and spirit.”

Dhankhar prompt that the time has come to revisit legacy points and mechanisms which will hinder truthful probes in issues associated to the upper judiciary. “The situation is certainly one for which each particular person within the nation is ready. They need nothing however the absolute reality to come back out,” he mentioned.

Dhankhar additional highlighted the necessity to defend the judiciary and make sure that judges can resolve circumstances fearlessly with out being made weak. “We now have to make sure our judges should not made weak as a result of they resolve fearlessly. This requires an in-house regulatory mechanism which is clear, accountable, and expeditious,” he mentioned.

Throughout the e book launch occasion, Dhankhar expressed solidarity with Chief Justice of India B.R. Gavai, praising him for emphasizing the significance of protocol and the three pillars of democracy: Judiciary, Legislature, and Government.