'SC should recall 'self-contradictory' Rafale ruling to restore its credibility'

Mumbai: The Supreme Court's judgement in the Rafale case is "self-contradictory" as it was misled by the government, and the court should recall it to restore its credibility, Congress leader Anand Sharma said here on Wednesday.

The SC last week dismissed petitions seeking probe in the deal for purchase of Rafale fighter jets.

"The government has not only misled the court but also insulted it with a curative petition saying the court had misinterpreted (the information submitted by the government)," Sharma said.

"The government misled the court and dented its credibility. It is up to the Supreme Courtto correct the situation by recalling the self-contradictory verdict. It is up to the court to take action," he said.

"What is the BJP celebrating? The judgement has dented the dignity and credibility of the apex court which needs to be restored," the Congress leader said and demanded action against the government for perjury. Reiterating the demand for a joint parliamentary committee (JPC) probe, Sharma said the SCwas not the right forum to seek a probe inthe matter, as only a JPC has the power to summon files, notings and witnesses.

Sharma said the Congress was not interested in what Defence Minister Nirmala Sitharaman and FM Jaitley have to say while defending Prime Minister Narendra Modi.

"Modi alone knows the truth. Former French president Hollande has not retracted his statement that the India partner (in the contract)...," he said.