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.
Former Chief Justice DY Chandrachud asserted that the judiciary’s primary role is to evaluate laws for constitutionality, not to act as the Opposition, countering Rahul Gandhi’s remarks. He emphasized the importance of respecting the functions of democratic institutions and clarified that social visits to judges’ homes do not compromise judicial independence.
At the ‘SheShakti2024’ event, Chief Justice DY Chandrachud surprised the audience by singing “Summer Wine” with Usha Uthup. The performance brought delight and applause. Earlier, the Chief Justice had hosted a Ganpati Puja attended by Prime Minister Narendra Modi. Uthup, a celebrated figure in Indian music, was recently awarded the Padma Bhushan.
