Amicus curiea
Querist :
Anonymous
(Querist) 03 September 2024
This query is : Resolved
In a highly publicized environmental case, the Supreme Court of India was tasked with determining the legality of a new industrial project near an ecologically sensitive area. The case involved complex environmental and scientific data, which the judges found challenging to interpret. Recognizing the need for expert assistance, the court appointed Dr. Radhika Rao, a renowned environmental scientist, as an Amicus Curiae to provide independent advice on the potential environmental impact of the project. However, one of the parties contested Dr. Rao’s appointment, arguing that her past affiliations with environmental NGOs might bias her views. What is the role and responsibilities of an Amicus Curiae in legal proceedings. How does the court ensure that the advice provided by an Amicus Curiae is impartial and free from bias? Should past affiliations of an Amicus Curiae disqualify them from offering expert advice in a case, or can the court mitigate potential conflicts of interest?
T. Kalaiselvan, Advocate
(Expert) 03 September 2024
The questions raised here are the matter which is pending before supreme court by an objection filed by the so called someone you have referred here.
Hence when the matter is pending before supreme court, it is not advisable to give any opinion here, you may wait for the decision on the application filed before supreme court in this regard.
