A PIL was today filed in the Supreme Court seeking steps for the removal of former CJI K G Balakrishnan as NHRC Chairman for his alleged "misbehaviour" and purchase of benami properties.
The petition, filed by NGO Common Cause, also wanted the competent authority to make a reference to the apex court to hold inquiry against Balakrishnan.
"The main allegation pertains to purchasing benami properties in the names of his daughters, sons-in-law and brother. The respondent no. 2 (Balakrishnan) and his kin continue to enjoy these properties or the profits earned from them even at present," it said.
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The plea also sought a direction to the government to comply with Supreme Court's May 10, 2012 order by which it had asked the then President to take a decision on a complaint filed before her against Balakrishnan regarding his alleged misconduct during his tenure as a judge in the apex court.
The apex court, however, had refused to direct the Centre to recommend a Presidential reference for removal of Balakrishnan as the chairman of NHRC.