The Delhi High Court has directed the police to assess security threats to Congress leader Udit Raj following his controversial remarks about BSP chief Mayawati. A beat officer has been assigned to maintain daily contact with Raj for the next two months to ensure his safety.
Justice Rekha Sharma expressed disapproval of Chief Justice DY Chandrachud’s comments about the 2019 Ayodhya verdict, where he sought divine intervention for resolution. Her concern highlights the potential implication that personal beliefs could affect judicial outcomes. This has ignited debate on the separation of faith and judicial responsibility, causing political backlash.
Supreme Court advocate Vineet Jindal has written to Attorney General R Venkataramani, seeking consent to initiate contempt proceedings against Samajwadi Party MP Ram Gopal Yadav and Congress leader Udit Raj for derogatory remarks about CJI DY Chandrachud. Jindal argues that their comments undermine the dignity of the judiciary and could encourage reckless allegations against judges, threatening the integrity of the judicial system.
