Today, On 28th June, Vice President Jagdeep Dhankhar said, “Preamble of a Constitution is not changeable,” but pointed out it was changed in 1976 during the Emergency by adding “socialist,” “secular,” and “integrity,” which no other constitution has seen.
President Droupadi Murmu hosted a grand welcome dinner at Rashtrapati Bhavan to honour new Chief Justice of India, Justice B.R. Gavai, who has been part of 700 benches in his six-year judicial tenure.
Vice President Dhankhar questioned the delay in FIR in the judge cash case, saying, “Who are the bigger sharks?” He noted the Supreme Court has acted but must now address legacy issues from the 1990s.
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.
Kapil Sibal responded to Vice President Dhankhar’s remark that “Parliament is supreme,” stating that “Constitution is supreme.” He highlighted that neither Parliament nor the Executive has more power than the Constitution, stressing the importance of the Constitution in guiding the country’s laws and governance.
Former Supreme Court judge Justice Ajay Rastogi responded to Vice President Jagdeep Dhankhar’s remarks, saying he doesn’t see it as judicial overreach. He stressed that judges act in the interest of public welfare, not in conflict with the executive.
Vice President Jagdeep Dhankhar emphasized the need for India to expand its presence in international commercial arbitration, stating that reliance solely on retired judges is insufficient. While acknowledging their expertise, he stressed the importance of including subject-matter specialists to strengthen the arbitration process. He also criticized excessive Article 136 interventions by the Supreme Court, arguing that what was meant to be a limited review mechanism is now disrupting the arbitral system.
Bhopal: Vice President Jagdeep Dhankhar recently raised concerns about the Chief Justice of India’s (CJI) role in the selection of the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) director. Speaking at the National Judicial Academy in Bhopal on Friday, he questioned how the CJI could be involved in an executive appointment through a statutory provision. He emphasized the need to reconsider this system, as it does not align with democratic principles.
Today, On 30th August, Vice President Jagdeep Dhankhar condemned Kapil Sibal’s description of violence against women as a “symptomatic malaise,” criticizing the trivialization of their suffering. The controversial remarks were made in the context of the rape and murder of a junior doctor in Kolkata. The incident has sparked national outrage and calls for fundamental workplace reforms.
Today,14th April,On Dr. B.R. Ambedkar’s 134th birth anniversary, Chief Justice DY Chandrachud and other dignitaries paid tribute at the Supreme Court, recognizing his pivotal role in shaping India’s constitution and advocating for social change. PM Narendra Modi also honored Ambedkar’s legacy, emphasizing his inspiration for disadvantaged individuals and his fight against social discrimination and for equal rights.
