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**Dhankhar Calls for Revisit of Landmark Corruption Case Judgment, Cites Need to Protect Judges**

**New Delhi, May 19, 2025** – Vice-President Jagdeep Dhankhar has called for a re-examination of the 1991 Supreme Court judgment in *K. Veeraswami vs Union of India and Others*, arguing the ruling has contributed to problems of corruption within the judiciary. Speaking at a book launch in New Delhi today, Dhankhar labeled the judgment a “judicial legerdemain” and expressed confidence in the current Supreme Court to address the issue.

The *K. Veeraswami* case dealt with the applicability of the Prevention of Corruption Act to judges of higher courts. Dhankhar emphasized the necessity of protecting judges, acknowledging the immense power and influence they face in their roles. He advocated for a transparent, accountable, and expeditious mechanism to address potential issues, ensuring it doesn’t unduly concern the judiciary.

Dhankhar cited the recent discovery of large sums of cash at the residence of a Delhi High Court judge, where no FIR was filed, as an example of a situation that undermines the rule of law. He stressed that a robust judicial system is vital for the survival and flourishing of democracy. The Vice-President made his remarks at the launch of *The Constitution We Adopted (With Artworks)*, edited by senior Supreme Court advocate Vijay Hansaria.

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