Punjab: It’s for everyone to see how one suffers, says Justice Yadav
“It’s for everyone to realise how one suffers,” said Justice Nirmal Yadav, reflecting on 17 years of prolonged agony following her acquittal in the cash-at-judge’s-door case.
Her brother, former Haryana minister Captain Ajay Yadav, welcomed the verdict saying it had restored her honour after years of “agony and humiliation”. He emphasised that the prolonged legal battle and the accompanying media trial had deeply affected her, but the judiciary had ultimately upheld justice in her case.
“My sister’s honour has been vindicated by the court’s order. She had an unblemished career, having served in the district judiciary, then as the Registrar General of the Punjab and Haryana High Court, and finally as a judge of the High Court. This case not only brought immense distress, but also curtailed her judicial career,” he said.
Justice Nirmal Yadav was acquitted by a CBI court in Chandigarh in a case linked to the 2008 incident where a bag containing Rs 15 lakh was mistakenly delivered at another judge’s residence. The case had drawn significant media attention, with allegations of judicial impropriety and corruption.
Captain Yadav expressed gratitude to the judiciary for ensuring that justice prevailed despite the public perception shaped by media scrutiny. “She had to face immense mental stress due to the case, but we always had faith in the judicial system. The verdict has come as a huge relief to her,” he added.
