Vice President Jagdeep Dhankhar questions judiciary’s role in executive appointments, calling CJI’s involvement in selecting CBI Director a violation of constitutional balance.
Top government sources emphasized that “respect for judiciary is paramount” amid the ongoing controversy. This statement was made in response to recent tensions between the judiciary and government institutions, highlighting the importance of maintaining the judiciary’s integrity and its vital role in India’s democratic system.
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.
Subhash Theekkadan, a Kerala lawyer, has requested the Attorney General to initiate criminal contempt proceedings against Vice President Jagdeep Dhankhar for his statements made on April 17, 2025, which allegedly undermine the authority of the Supreme Court. Theekkadan argues these remarks threaten judicial independence and public confidence in the judiciary.
Senior advocate Kapil Sibal criticized Vice President Jagdeep Dhankhar’s comments on the Supreme Court’s ruling regarding Tamil Nadu Governor RN Ravi’s actions. Sibal emphasized that governors must follow the council of ministers’ advice and condemned Dhankhar’s views on judicial overreach, asserting that withholding legislative bills undermines democracy and is unconstitutional.
NEW DELHI: A senior lawyer expressed deep shock and sadness in the Delhi High Court on Friday over reports of a massive cash recovery from the home of Justice Yashwant Varma. The judge did not attend court proceedings that day. The issue was mentioned before a bench led by Chief Justice DK Upadhyaya and Justice Tushar Rao Gedela. Senior advocate Arun Bhardwaj requested that steps be taken to prevent such incidents in the future.