Rohatgi: A direction can't be inconsistent with the Rules. If the rules say give hearing, can the direction say don't give hearing? We need not struggle with this issue. Any action taken can't be de hors the rules and the rules require a hearing. #Celebi #DelhiHighCourt
Rohatgi: Directions are not party specific. They are from time to time. Like practice directions of the High Court. Court: We will see that because the order doesn't mention under which section... #Celebi #DelhiHighCourt
Court: Whether we need to get into this or not depends on what is the stand of the respondent. #Celebi #DelhiHighCourt
Rohatgi: No reasons, no opportunity. So we are struggling mylords. #Celebi #DelhiHighCourt
Rohatgi refers to a judgment on the issue. #Celebi #DelhiHighCourt
Rohatgi: In my case, there is Rule 12. There is no escape from Rule 12. #Celebi #DelhiHighCourt
Court: Where does the judgment say material has to be supplied to you? Rohatgi: Let me show. See the conclusion. Rohatgi reads the judgment. #Celebi #DelhiHighCourt
Court: But one of your contentions is you're not supplied with reasons. Under which law? Rohatgi: My argument is... Court: You're not insisting on copy of reasons? Rohatgi: No. I am saying it's breach of principles of natural justice. No notice, no opportunity. Violation of
Court: There are two types of situations. One, you say I have an indefeasible right for the material. Second, I am not insisting on the material but inform me broadly. Let's be clear, option 1 or option 2? Rohatgi: I should know the accusations. If I know them, and in terms of
Rohatgi: I'll refer to one more judgement and then I am done. I will conclude in two minutes. #Celebi #DelhiHighCourt
Rohatgi: I am saying you are in breach of Rule 12. I don't know what's happening. No accusation.... This should be quashed. Court: Can I hear you tomorrow? 3:30 PM? #Celebi #DelhiHighCourt
Court lists the matter tomorrow for arguments of the Centre. #Celebi #DelhiHighCourt