The BJP criticised Rahul Gandhi for not attending Justice Surya Kant’s oath-taking as the 53rd Chief Justice of India, calling it an insult to constitutional values. The party said his absence reflected “disrespect” towards Ambedkar and the ‘samvidhan’.
Prashant Bhushan criticizes the BJP for overlooking attacks on democracy while recalling the 1975 Emergency, likening it to an ongoing “undeclared Emergency” that restricts rights and weakens institutions. He highlights the misuse of investigative agencies, erosion of judicial independence, and media compliance as threats to democracy, urging a reaffirmation of constitutional values.
The Supreme Court of India expressed strong discontent towards an Andhra Pradesh official for breaching a 2013 court order banning slum demolitions in Hyderabad. Despite legal pleas citing family responsibilities, the court emphasized the importance of adhering to judicial directives and warned against undermining its authority amidst criticism from BJP leaders regarding perceived judicial overreach.
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West Bengal CM Mamata Banerjee vows to amend laws for death penalty for rapists, threatening protest if the governor delays approval. She urges doctors to end strike, criticizes BJP for exploiting a rape-murder case for political gain. The case involves a doctor’s brutal assault and murder, sparking national outrage and a CBI investigation.