Delhi’s Patiala House Court imposed a total fine of Rs 6 lakh on advocate Mahmood Pracha for filing a frivolous petition to nullify the 2019 Ayodhya verdict. The court said the move was “misleading, frivolous, and abusing the judicial process.”
Trinamool Congress MP Mahua Moitra criticized former Chief Justice D.Y. Chandrachud for inviting Prime Minister Modi to a Ganpati puja and for suggesting divine guidance in judicial decisions. Her remarks sparked controversy, with calls for parliamentary action against her. Moitra condemned the government’s incremental erosion of constitutional values over the past decade.
During a discussion on CJI DY Chandrachud’s legacy, retired Justice RC Chavan criticized his concern for public perception, deeming it inappropriate for a judge. While some praised Chandrachud’s judgment style, others noted limited reforms and urged judges to prioritize impartiality over legacy. Chavan also raised concerns about hastily introduced livestreaming of court proceedings.
