A group of 44 retired Supreme Court and High Court judges has condemned the “motivated” campaign targeting CJI Surya Kant over his remarks in the Rohingya case. They said routine legal questions were twisted into false allegations of prejudice, harming judicial independence.
During a heated SC hearing on Bihar’s voter roll revision, Justice Surya Kant remarked, “Our own social media websites are sufficient,” while addressing concerns of criticism from foreign media. The case highlights worries over arbitrary voter deletions and rising misinformation against the judiciary.
Vice President Jagdeep Dhankhar criticized the judiciary for constitutional overreach, urging all institutions in India to respect their defined roles. He emphasized that internal conflicts weaken democracy more than external threats and called for cooperation among the legislature, judiciary, and executive to maintain effective governance and mutual respect within constitutional boundaries.
Last week, Vice President Dhankhar criticized the judiciary for setting deadlines on presidential decisions, suggesting it acted like a “super Parliament.” Legal experts condemned his remarks as irresponsible. BJP MP Dubey also disparaged the Supreme Court, prompting the BJP leadership to clarify their respect for the judiciary amidst concerns over recent riots related to a controversial law.
Vice-President Jagdeep Dhankhar criticized the judiciary’s direction over the President’s actions following a Supreme Court ruling mandating timely approval of state bills. He raised concerns about the misuse of Article 142 and highlighted issues around judicial immunity, particularly after a scandal involving a judge. Dhankhar stressed the need for accountability in the judiciary.
The Supreme Court today ordered the interim release of YouTuber Savukku Shankar, criticizing the necessity of his preventive detention. It questioned the relevance of claims against him and emphasized the importance of visible justice. The Court urged expedited proceedings and delved into the possibility of an interim release, highlighting the case’s significance.