Rauf Hakeem speaks of cronyism in SC

Muslim Congress Leader and parliamentarian Rauff Hakeem said that the Superior Court of the country would be packed with nominees whom will not be estopped by any other means other than impeachment. "Some of the Judges are displaying absolute cronyism," he added.

Hakeem made these comments on the Supreme Court at a workshop on Constitutional Amendments, organized by the Bakeer Markar Foundation Tuesday.

"By this time we agree on the 17th Amendment, the Supreme Court would be packed with nominees who will not be estopped by any other means other than impeachment," he said. He said that the confidence in the Supreme Court has eroded significantly under former Chief Justice Sarath N. Silva. "The confidence indicator in the judiciary today particularly in the Superior Courts has been eroded thanks to the ten year tenure of Sarath N. Silva," he added

The SLMC parliamentarian added that this situation has worsened by continuous violation of the 17th Amendment in appointment of judges to the Supreme Court.

Hakeem stated that a group of parliamentarians were discussing about impeachment. "So much so some of the members of parliament have been discussing about impeachment. Just to at least rein in some of the judges who are displaying absolute cronyism, he added.

He added that the Fundamental Rights applications have been dismissed in limine without notice being issued.