The Supreme Court Today (April 21) deferred its verdict on the plea by Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leader BS Yediyurappa to quash a land denotification from 2011, after noting that it raised certain legal questions that were already slated to be considered by a larger bench.
Justice Surya Kant criticized a 1981 Supreme Court reference questioning the Chief Justice’s authority regarding Aligarh Muslim University’s minority status, labeling it “bad in law.” He emphasized judicial integrity, asserting that a two-judge bench cannot challenge larger bench rulings, and highlighted the Chief Justice’s role in maintaining judicial clarity and authority within the system.
Retired Justice Muralidhar suggested increasing Supreme Court benches to avoid conflicting rulings and improve consistency. He emphasized limited time for contemplation, the need for structural improvements, and the demanding nature of judgeship. He also advocated for detailed reports from the National Commission for Women and discusses the impact of a judgment decriminalizing consensual homosexual sex.