Khera to file PILs to ensure reform

JAMSHEDPUR: Renowned educator, motivator and author Shiv Khera has decided to file public interest litigations (PILs) in the Supreme Court to bring about socio-economic and political justice and to reform the existing system.
These PILs will be filed under the banner of his public life initiative called Country First — a non-profit organisation, which seeks to prevent evil in public life, rather than cure it.
Mr Khera was here for a day on the invitation of a Hindi daily to address the denizens of Jamshedpur. He said that shortly after his return to New Delhi this week, he would file a PIL in the Supreme Court to include the provision ‘None of the above’ on electoral ballot papers.
He said: “If more than half of the voters exercise this choice, then the nominee of that particular constituency can be debarred from participating in elections for some time.�
The forum had filed a PIL a few years ago, when the Supreme Court asked it to file a PIL with a High Court. According to Mr Khera, filing a PIL in a High Court would be wasting one’s time as well as that of the court. Apart from this, Mr Khera has decided to file a PIL for a witness protection programme in the country, so that judgements can easily be passed on all matters. He said: “There are nearly 75% cases pending in the court. The real criminals get released due to the witnesses getting intimidated.�

Finally, his forum intends to file a PIL for hearing of all corruption cases everyday in order to stop all wrongdoings and fraud in the country. This will help in cleaning up the system and help the citizens to be actively committed to the nation. Mr Khera’s new book, Living with Honour will soon be available on the stands. The Hindi version of the book Freedom is not Free is slated for release within a few weeks.