No Resignation Withdrawal: Justice CV

Though the suspense over the withdrawal of the resignation of High Court Justice C V Nagarjuna Reddy continued, the police have deployed 2,000 additional forces at the Andhra Pradesh High Court premises, following the agitation by Telangana lawyers, who have been demanding 42% quota in Judiciary posts since Monday.

Although the High Court Chief Justice Nisar Ahmad Kakru and Chief Minister K Rosaiah persuaded Justice C V Nagarjuna Reddy to withdraw his resignation, he was reluctant to oblige to the orders, and expressed serious concern over the targeting and boycott of courts by Telangana lawyers.

Earlier, the Chief Minister K Rosaiah had spoken to Justice Nagarjuna Reddy in a brief visit paid to him in court, and persuaded him to withdraw his resignation.

The Chief Minister also deputed Forest Minister Peddireddy Ramachandra Reddy, at the behest of the state government, to persuade Justice Nagarjuna Reddy.

Meanwhile, City Police Commissioner A K Khan stated that police were deputed in the Court premises following the orders issued by the High Court officials.

Khan said that there were 2,000 police personnel deputed in the Court premises to prevent untoward incidents and to maintain law and order.

Justice Naudhad and Justice Eswaraish directed the police not to allow anybody into the area without proper permission and passes.

Tension prevailed there when Telangana lawyers arrived in a rally from the Civil Court to the High Court and attempted to storm the High Court gates. However, the police foiled their bid and took a few lawyers into their custody.

Meanwhile, the lawyers in the Seemandhra region boycotted courts, extending their support to Justice Nagarjuna Reddy.

Courtesy: INN