CJI Ranjan Gogoi denies sexual harassment allegations, says 'judiciary under threat'
New Delhi, Apr 20 (IBNS): Chief Justice of India Ranjan Gogoi has denied sexual harassment allegations and said the judiciary is under threat, media reports said.
Justice Gogoi said the judiciary cannot be made a "scapegoat".
A former Supreme Court employee has alleged she was sexually harassed by the CJI.
"This is unbelievable. I don't think I should stoop low even to deny these allegations," the CJI has been quoted by NDTV.
During an emergency hearing, which was called by a special bench of the top court, Justice Gogoi said the charges against him will be examined by other senior judges and not him.
The CJI has also alleged a conspiracy behind such a charge.
He said since no one can level corruption allegations against him so they brought this new charge.
"After 20 years of selfless service as judge, I have bank balance of Rs. 6.80 lakh. My peon has more money than that... Is this a reward the Chief Justice gets after 20 years," the CJI has been quoted by NDTV.
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