The Supreme Court of India Today (Jan 28) celebrates its 75th anniversary with a historic Diamond Jubilee ceremony. All 33 judges, including Chief Justice Sanjiv Khanna, will assemble in Courtroom 1 for a live-streamed ceremonial bench session. Established on January 28, 1950, the Supreme Court has been a pillar of India’s democracy, evolving from its initial setup in the old Parliament building to its current Tilak Marg location. Last year, Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated the Diamond Jubilee celebrations, highlighting the court’s pivotal role in upholding freedom, justice, and democracy.
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“Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s visit and participation in Ganesha Pooja at the residence of CJI DY Chandrachud is highly improper and an act impacting–prejudicially affecting the trust and confidence of the general public”: Lawyers raise concerns over judiciary-executive relations. Several senior advocates expressed concerns about the visit, questioning its implications for the separation of powers between the judiciary and the executive.
A controversy erupted after Prime Minister Narendra Modi attended Ganpati Puja celebrations at the residence of Chief Justice of India (CJI) DY Chandrachud, with the Shiv Sena (UBT) suggesting that it might raise doubts about judicial impartiality in the minds of the people. Hitting back at the opposition, the BJP said PM Modi’s visit was restricted to Ganpati Puja celebrations, and it was a “part of our culture”.
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