Don’t Act In A Manner That Makes Public Think RBI, ED Are Politicians’ Puppets, Bombay HC Tells ‘Those In Power’ [Read Judgment]

‘The political parties and outfits in power, in opposition ought to know that just as Defence Forces, Police and the Judiciary, it is important that these institutions do not betray public trust and confidence.’While directing the Reserve Bank of India to consider the compounding applications filed by New Delhi Television, the Bombay High Court observed that those in power. ‘The political parties and outfits in power, in opposition ought to know that just as Defence Forces, Police and the Judiciary, it is important that these institutions do not betray public trust and confidence.’ While directing the Reserve Bank of India to consider the compounding applications filed by New Delhi Television, the Bombay High Court observed that those in power and opposition should not act in a manner which gives the public at large an impression that vital institutions like RBI and Enforcement Directorate are but puppets in the hands of politicians. However, we hope that all concerned understand our pain and anguish.” Important that these institutions do not betray public trust and confidence The bench further observed: “Those in-charge of their affairs and those in power giving them directions ought to realise that nothing would be achieved if foundations and base of these institutions is shaken and if they allegedly obey every command of the political masters. The political parties and outfits in power, in opposition ought to know that just as Defence Forces, Police and the Judiciary, it is important that these institutions do not betray public trust and confidence.