No, I am not ... But that's irrelevant here ...
It's about the principle of legal supremacy of the Constitution and the Parliament
yeah.. Law classes wont help here.
Not when support or lack of support for this dam will suddenly become question of loyalties..
I am a huge supporter of this dam but this statement coming from Chief justice is not right. If any person through any unconstitutional way or subversive way creates or looks to create any problems over a state project be it dam or even a road then one can argue however simply holding an opinion which states that this dam is flawed or imperfect or simply should not be made as alternatives should be looked into then there is no case for high treason save in autocratic societies...
Yes we need dams and yes we need this dam but such statements will not help as any constructive criticism or genuine criticism ( since no project is perfect and this one is also not perfect) will be brushed aside and the person making it a traitor.
And if somebody raises an issue and rather than convincing him to change his opinion you throw him in jail then that speaks about you than it does about him.
Such a statement was not needed as if it was to target those that would use unconstitutional ways then the law already exists and all the warnings with it and would automatically be in grip of law and if there is no issue with those that utilize a fundamental right that his predecessors sitting in his very seat so openly pointed out in case laws then why again make such a statement unless a warning to those that wish to use that constitutional and fundamental right...
We often berate India that it doesnt tolerate criticism on any of its project. Let's not become like them...
These are pretty serious distinctions constitutional and unconstitutional...
Let's see what that article 6 case law will be like. It would be an interesting read.
Baqi tension kyo le rahay hon. This dam will be built INSHA ALLAH and others as well bcz there is a massive awareness now thanks on part to the media and CJ.
Any party that voices against the dams is killing its political career bcz that's not what the people want to hear.