Today, On 5th May, The Supreme Court will hear a petition against BJP MP Nishikant Dubey, who recently sparked controversy by accusing the Court of driving the nation towards anarchy and blaming CJI Sanjiv Khanna for civil unrest.
New Delhi: The Supreme Court is expected to consider a petition requesting the initiation of a suo motu contempt case against BJP MP Nishikant Dubey. The petition alleges that Dubey made derogatory and scandalous statements against the Supreme Court and the Chief Justice of India.
Dubey’s remarks, including the assertion that the “Supreme Court is taking the country towards anarchy” and that “Chief Justice of India Sanjiv Khanna is responsible for the civil wars taking place in the country,” have drawn widespread condemnation.
Dubey also voiced criticism of the court’s decision on Article 377, alleging that it had overstepped its authority by seizing legislative powers.
He stated, “You want to take this country towards anarchy.”
In response, the BJP quickly rejected Dubey’s statements. Party president J P Nadda clarified that the remarks reflected Dubey’s individual views and reaffirmed the BJP’s respect for the judiciary. Nadda also advised party leaders to refrain from making similar pronouncements.
A petition addressing what it describes as an attack on the judiciary’s dignity is scheduled for a potential hearing this week in the Supreme Court. The petition seeks the court’s intervention and also calls for a directive to the Union Ministry of Home Affairs.
The Supreme Court Bar Association (SCBA) has formally denounced Dubey’s statements, passing a resolution on April 22.
The SCBA stated,
“This statement is not only defamatory but also amounts to contempt of the Supreme Court. This attack on the Supreme Court, as an Institution, and qua the Chief Justice of India, Mr. Justice Sanjiv Khanna, as an individual, is unacceptable and must be dealt with in accordance with the law.”
The SCBA has urged the Attorney General of India to grant consent for initiating contempt proceedings against Dubey.
In addition to the contempt action, Advocate Vishal Tiwari’s petition also requests the Union Home Ministry to issue advisories to state Chief Secretaries, aiming to restrict hate speech related to the Waqf (Amendment) Act, 2025.
Advocate Narendra Mishra brought the plea before Justices BR Gavai and AG Masih, noting that requests for contempt proceedings against Dubey had been made to the Attorney General and Solicitor General without any action taken.
Tiwari’s letter petition argues that Dubey’s statements are “false, reckless, and malicious, and they amount to criminal contempt,” and seeks the removal of derogatory social media content targeting the judiciary.
The case is scheduled to be heard Today before a bench led by the Chief Justice.
Nishikant Dubey’s comments regarding the Supreme Court and the Chief Justice of India have triggered widespread criticism and sparked a heated controversy.
His statement was quickly condemned, even within his own party, with the BJP president publicly distancing the party from Dubey’s views.
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