Former CJI KG Balakrishnan. (AFP)
Stepping up pressure for a probe into graft allegations against former Chief Justice of India (CJI) K G Balakrishnan, former Supreme Court judge, V R Krishna Iyer has revealed that a judge of the Kerala High Court requested him to not write to the Prime Minister on the issue relating to family members of the former CJI allegedly amassing wealth disproportionate to their sources of income.
Justice Iyer, however, refused to give the name of the judge who had approached him with such a request.
According to Iyer, the judge had said 'I should, if I so, please not write to the Prime Minsiter. As far as possible, I will accommodate him."
Iyer's latest revelation comes on the back of his demand for an investigation into the massive appreciation of Balakrishnan's son-in-law P V Srinijan's wealth. (
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Asked if he was planning to write to the Prime Minister on the issue, Justice Iyer said "I do not propose to do so now. I assume the PM must have read media reports", he said.
On whether Justice K G Balakrishnan had spoken to him on his statement, Justice Iyer replied in the negative. "Justice Balakrishnan has not called me about this", he said.
On whether Justice Balakrishnan should resign as National Human Rights commission chairperson, Iyer said "I think he should resign and face inquiry. It is left to him. I had demanded a commission of inquiry, not merely against Balakrishnan but also against his family members - brother, son, sons-in law, daughters."
A large number of persons have called him and supported his stand, Iyer said.
Justice Iyer also refused to comment on a statement reportedly made by Tamil Nadu Chief Minister M Karunanidhi, that it was an issue about Dalit vs Iyer. "Karunanidhi is a very close friend", he said.