Judiciary intervenes only when executive fails: CJI

Judiciary intervenes only when executive fails: CJI
Judiciary intervenes only when executive fails: CJI

NEW DELHI: Chief Justice of India TS Thakur has said that judiciary intervenes only when the executive fails in its constitutional duties.

“The courts only fulfill their constitutional duty and need would not arise if Government do their job,” the CJI was quoted as saying in an interview to ETV News Network.

Amidst the tug of war between the executive and the judiciary, the CJI has said that if there is neglect and failure on part of Government agencies, judiciary will “definitely” play its role, the network said in a release.

“We only fulfill our positional duties as laid down by the Constitution. If the Governments do their job better, any need of interference would not arise,” Thakur said when asked about a recent statement by Finance Minister Arun Jaitley regarding alleged judicial interference in executive functions. (AGENCIES)