I am relieved that Delhi High Court dismissed Mr. Tiwari's appeal: Rohit Shekhar

21 July, 2012

Rohit Shekhar, who claims to be the biological son of veteran Congress leader ND Tiwari and is also fighting a legal battle to prove his claim, has welcomed Delhi High Court's decision to reject Tiwari's appeal to keep the findings of the DNA reports confidential till the conclusion of the hearing.

IN AN interview, Rohit Shekhar termed the decision as a big relief and a step forward towards justice for him and his family.

CJ: Delhi High Court has dismissed ND Tiwari's appeal to keep the findings of the DNA report confidential. How do you see this decision?

Mr Shekhar: I welcome this decision by the court. This is a big relief to me, and my family. I see it as a step forward towards the justice for me.

CJ: Why do you think ND Tiwari filed that appeal?

Mr Shekhar: He (ND Tiwari) filed that appeal with a motive to delay the justice. He wanted to harass me, and my family in a bigger way. He was scared of the results of the DNA reports. I want to say that by doing so he was only mocking the judiciary. I want to add here that he is not a follower of Gandhian philosophy as his acts are against it. His advocates are are trying their best to malign my image by accusing me that I am doing conspiracy against Mr. Tiwari for publicity stunt. They also accused me of blackmailing Mr. Tiwari. His advocates are giving a political color to this matter while falsely claiming that I have backing of any political party.

CJ: What would have been your next step if the court had accepted ND Tiwari's appeal?CJ: Are you sure that the findings of the DNA report will be in your favor?

Mr Shekhar: Yes, I am confident that the report will be in my favor. It has been prepared under the supervision of honorable Supreme Court, so I am sure there wouldn't be any tempering.CJ: Did you ever meet Congress leaders in your quest to seek justice?

CJ: How do you see the role of the various women organizations in the country? Did they help you or your mother anyhow?

Mr Shekhar: I am disappointed that women organizations like National Commission for Women or Indian Democratic Women Association never gave any support to my 68-year-old mother.