The Supreme Court spent Rs 2.68 crore of taxpayers’ money on glass panels that were removed within months. This included Rs 2.6 crore for installation and Rs 8.6 lakh for dismantling. A clear tension has emerged between former CJI DY Chandrachud and current CJI BR Gavai—but is it a matter of personal grudges, institutional realignment, or just standard administrative course correction?
The Supreme Court Advocates-on-Record Association (SCAORA) raised concerns in a letter to Chief Justice Sanjiv Khanna regarding recent architectural changes at the Supreme Court. They criticized the lack of consultation over glass partitions and the relocation of the National Judicial Museum, fearing these actions could undermine institutional heritage and inclusivity in decision-making.
