Today, On 7th February, The Supreme Court, led by CJI Sanjiv Khanna, refused to entertain a PIL filed by a former Army officer regarding the 1999 Kargil War. The court emphasized that matters of national defense fall within the executive’s domain and are not typically subject to judicial review. CJI Khanna stated, “The judiciary normally does not interfere in national defense,” reinforcing the separation of powers. The PIL sought intervention in decisions related to the war, but the court upheld the executive’s authority in military affairs.
