Supreme Court denies interim order in writ petition concerning Inquiry Committee under Judges (Inquiry) Act.

The Supreme Court declined to issue an interim order in a writ petition alleging inaction by the Union Government in supporting an Inquiry Committee formed by the Speaker of Lok Sabha under the Judges (Inquiry) Act, 1968. The Court emphasized the importance of judicial propriety and discipline, stating that one bench cannot interfere with matters before another bench, as each bench functions as the court itself. The application seeking the interim direction was dismissed to avoid prejudicing the main matter's decision.

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Issues involved: Alleged actionable inaction by Union Government in providing facilities to Inquiry Committee, jurisdiction of the Court in parliamentary matters, justiciability, interim direction regarding listing of matters before a specific judge.

The Supreme Court addressed a writ petition alleging inaction by the Union Government in facilitating an Inquiry Committee formed by the Speaker of Lok Sabha under the Judges (Inquiry) Act, 1968. The petitioners sought a writ to compel the Government to support the Committee in carrying out its functions. Various issues, including the Court's jurisdiction in parliamentary affairs and justiciability, were raised during the arguments. Additionally, an application was filed seeking an interim direction to prevent matters from being listed before a judge if the parties did not wish to have their cases heard by that judge. The Court declined to issue the interim order, stating that it could prejudice the main matter's decision. It emphasized that one bench cannot interfere with matters before another bench, as each bench functions as the court itself, and decisions rest solely with the bench hearing the case. The Court dismissed the application, highlighting the importance of judicial propriety and discipline in such matters.

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