Following the “suspicious” death of Dhanbad District Judge Uttam Anand, the judiciary and Bar across the country seem to have been shaken up, especially after initial reports indicated a suspicious angle. CJI Ramana, while reassuring an anxious Bar on Thursday, said that he spoke to the Jharkhand Chief Justice on Thursday morning and has been informed about the steps being taken by the high court.
Dhanbad District Judge Uttam Anand was killed after being hit by a speeding tempo on Wednesday while his morning walk. Hours later, the investigation into the CCTV footage seemed to indicate that the incident may have been deliberate and not an accident. While the police are investigating the matter, reports say the tempo was reported stolen hours before the judge’s death.
Meanwhile, the matter has also reached the Supreme Court, as SC Bar Association President Vikas Singh mentioned the need for an urgent hearing on the issue, first before justice DY Chandrachud, and then before the CJI.
News Source : The Quint
