This Article is From Dec 12, 2009

50 Rajya Sabha MPs sign for Dinakaran's impeachment

New Delhi: The move by BJP and some other parties to impeach Karnataka High Court Chief Justice P D Dinakaran gathered momentum with about 50 Rajya Sabha MPs supporting the action.
     
Rajya Sabha members from BJP, Left parties and Samajwadi Party among others, have reportedly signed for moving of an impeachment motion against Dinakaran, whose elevation as a judge of the Supreme Court has been stalled due to allegations of land grabbing against him.

BJP leaders, who refused to be identified, said the opposition is likely to demand an impeachment motion in the coming week on the basis of the signatures.

As per Rajya Sabha rules, if 50 members sign on a demand for a motion, it becomes the property of the House and action has to be taken.

Congress members have reportedly refrained from signing on the document.

Government has already sent back Dinakaran's file to the Supreme Court Collegium to reconsider its decision to elevate him.

Top jurists like F S Nariman have objected to Dinakaran's elevation, accusing him of judicial impropriety.

Law and Justice Minister M Veerappa Moily on Monday had told Parliament that "as per existing procedure", Chief Justice of India will take a decision on allegations against Dinakaran.
 
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