The Supreme Court of India bench led by Surya Kant questioned arguments by J. Sai Deepak against judicial review of codified religious practices. The CJI stressed that once the State acts, courts cannot be completely excluded from reviewing its actions, even in matters of faith.
The Allahabad High Court observed that a judicial officer ranks above the district magistrate, police chief, and political executive while discharging judicial duties. Justice Arun Kumar Singh Deshwal made the remark after Uttar Pradesh Police failed to follow a Chief Judicial Magistrate’s CCTV production order.
Chief Justice B R Gavai emphasized that the Constitution of India is the supreme authority, urging all branches of democracy—the legislature, executive, and judiciary—to work collaboratively for national progress. Speaking at a conference in Mumbai, he highlighted India’s achievements and the importance of unity to uphold constitutional values and strengthen democracy.