Today, On 19th August, In the Presidential Reference case on assent to bills, Attorney General R. Venkataramani questioned judicial overreach, asking, “Can Supreme Court say let me take pen and paper and rewrite the Constitution?” as he strongly criticised the court’s stance.
The Karnataka High Court urged Parliament and State legislatures to bring in a Uniform Civil Code. The Court stated that such a code would uphold justice for women and promote equality across all castes and religions. It emphasized the importance of individual dignity and fraternity. The suggestion aims to foster a more unified and fair legal framework for all citizens.
Former Chief Justice DY Chandrachud asserted that the judiciary’s primary role is to evaluate laws for constitutionality, not to act as the Opposition, countering Rahul Gandhi’s remarks. He emphasized the importance of respecting the functions of democratic institutions and clarified that social visits to judges’ homes do not compromise judicial independence.
Today, On 29th May, The Kerala High Court examined a PIL challenging the use of Hindi names for new criminal laws, questioning if Parliament-mandated laws must be named in English. Article 348 of the Indian Constitution is under scrutiny, with advocate PV Jeevesh arguing that this naming violates constitutional provisions. The next hearing is scheduled for July 26.