'BJP's Philosophy Conforms With My Thinking': Ex-MP High Court Judge Justice Rohit Arya Joins BJP

Three months after retiring as a Madhya Pradesh High Court Judge, Justice Rohit Arya joined the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) this Saturday. He retired as a judge of the MP HC three months ago, on April 27.In an exclusive interview with Live Law, Jutsice Arya shed light on various pertinent issues, ranging from his judicial decisions in certain cases to his motivations for entering the political arena to his views on three new criminal laws. Speaking to Live Law, former Madhya Pradesh High Court judge Justice Rohit Arya confirms that he has joined the Bharatiya Janta Party (@BJP4India)."My thinking aligns with the philosophy of the BJP, a party that believes in human values", he said. pic.twitter.com/T4zURrkJrx— Live Law (@LiveLawIndia) July 14, 2024Excerpts from the interviewWhy BJP?Justice Arya said his decision to align himself with the BJP stems from a deep-rooted belief that the party's philosophy resonates closely with his principles."My thinking aligns with the philosophy of the BJP, a party that believes in human values...My effort is to ensure justice for the marginalized and downtrodden sections of society. I want to bring such people into the mainstream, and the BJP, as a political party, will help me in doing this" : he said in the interview with Sparsh Upadhyay, Associate Editor of LiveLaw. He said that with the BJP, he would be able to convert his ideas for the people into reality and that his role would be to advise them on a series of issues that affect the people at large."As a judge, I have always worked for the downtrodden. I want to ensure socio-economic justice for even the last man in society; this remains my philosophy. I will continue to be in public life, helping others. By joining BJP, I will continue to work for the people and for the cause of humanity," he said.However, he clarified that he has no interest in electoral politics and doesn't intend to fight elections. "Politics is not my cup of tea," he added."Politics is not my cup of tea. I have no interest in electoral politics and don't intend to fight elections. I just want to be in public life. The BJP, as a party, will help me convert my ideas for the people into reality. I will give them many suggestions." #JusticeRohitArya.— Live Law (@LiveLawIndia) July 14, 2024Thoughts on new criminal lawsHailing the three new criminal laws [Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS), the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita (BNSS) and the Bharatiya Sakshya Adhiniyam(BSA)], Justice Arya said that the justice delivery system from ancient times (Sanatan kaal) had been incorporated into three laws. He opined that the provisions in the three laws are oriented towards justice, which indicates that these laws embody principles and practices that aim to ensure fairness and justice in their application."Sanatan kaal mein jo justice delivery system tha, use in 3 kanoonon mein incorporate kiya gaya hai. Ye kanoon ache hain, inhe mera samarthan hai. All the provisions are justice-oriented. Provisions concerning giving protection to women, children, as well as the accused, is incorporated in the three laws" he said.[On three new criminal laws]"#Sanatan kaal mein jo justice delivery system tha, use in 3 kanoonon mein incorporate kiya gaya hai. Ye kanoon ache hain, inhe mera samarthan hai. All the provisions are justice-oriented" #JusticeRohitArya in an exclusive interview with Live Law. https://t.co/7BOjjns5EO— Live Law (@LiveLawIndia) July 14, 2024On his order denying bail to Stand-up Comedian Munawar Faruqui in a case related to allegedly hurting Hindu deitiesDuring the interview, Justice Arya discussed his stance on the Munawar Faruqui bail order. For context, Faruqui was arrested on January 2, 2021, in Indore for allegedly hurting religious sentiments during his comic show. Justice Arya rejected his petition for bail on January 28, 2021. He had noted that there was prima facie evidence to suggest that Faruqui had actually intended to outrage religious feelings “under the garb of stand-up comedy”.However, on February 5, the Supreme Court granted Faruqui ad-interim bail after noting his counsel's submission that the arrest was made in violation of Section 41A of the Code of Criminal Procedure."Mera manna hai ki agar aap bhawnaon ko thes pahunchayenge, to aapko sbakar milna chahiye. Ab us case ka Supreme Court mein jakar kya hua, uspe mujhe kuch nahin kehna." [I believe you should be taught a lesson if you hurt someone's feelings. I have nothing to say about what happened in that case when it went to the Supreme Court (Faruqui was granted ad-interim bail)], Justice Arya Said."Mera manna hai ki agar aap bhawnaon ko thes pahunchayenge, to aapko sabak milna chahiye. Ab us case ka Supreme Court mein jakar kya hua, uspe mujhe kuch nahin kehna." #JusticeRohitArya on dismissing #MunawarFaruqui's bail plea in Jan 2021 over his alleged remarks about Hindu… https://t.co/7BOjjns5EO— Live Law (@LiveLawIndia) July 14, 2024On his order imposing Rakhi-Tying Condition for...

'BJP's Philosophy Conforms With My Thinking': Ex-MP High Court Judge Justice Rohit Arya Joins BJP

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