New Delhi: Advocate Mohit D. Ram, who was on the Election Commission’s counsel panel earlier than the Supreme Court, has tendered his resignation stating his values “are not in consonance” with the ballot physique’s present functioning.
The advocate, who had been on the ballot physique’s counsel panel since 2013, stated: “it was an honour” to characterize the Election Commission which he described “a cherishing milestone” of his profession.
“It was an honour to represent the Election Commission of India (ECI). I had a cherishing milestone of my career, in the journey which began with being part of the office of Standing Counsel of ECI and progressed as one of the panel counsels of ECI (since 2013),” he wrote in a letter addressed to the Director (Law) of the Commission.
“However, I have found that my values are not in consonance with the current functioning of the ECI, and hence, I withdraw myself from the responsibilities of its panel counsel before the Supreme Court of India. I undertake to ensure a smooth transition of files, NOC and vakalatnamas in all pending matters,” he added.
The resignation comes simply days after the Election Commission filed a petition within the Supreme Court looking for to restrain the media from reporting oral remarks of judges.
Upholding the media’s proper to report courtroom proceedings, the apex courtroom rejected the ballot physique’s petition stating such a requirement went towards ideas of open courtroom and the basic proper to freedom of speech.
This got here because the Madras High Court had earlier on April 26 stated the Election Commission “should probably be booked for murder” for permitting crowded election campaigns and was “singularly responsible” for the present Covid spike.
