Indian opposition parties seek impeachment of Chief Justice
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NEW DELHI:India's main opposition parties seeking impeachment of Chief Justice Dipak Misra, accusing him of misuse of authority and acting under government pressure.
Leaders of the Congress party and six other parties presented a notice to the chairman of Parliament's upper house seeking an inquiry into Chief Justice's conduct, to be followed by a vote on impeachment.
They also accused Misra of providing false information when he bought land before becoming chief justice.
Misra did not immediately respond to the opposition accusations. APP/AFP
