PM Modi's Visit to CJI Chandrachud’s Residence Sparks Controversy Over Judicial Independence

Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 04:24pm on 12 Sep 2024,Thursday Politics

Prime Minister Narendra Modi's visit to Chief Justice of India DY Chandrachud's residence for Ganpati Puja has ignited controversy. Critics, including veteran lawyers Prashant Bhushan and Indira Jaisingh, argue that the visit undermines the separation between the executive and judiciary. They call for a public condemnation by the Supreme Court Bar Association (SCBA). BJP’s B L Santhosh defended the visit, describing it as a gesture of civility rather than a breach of protocol. Shiv Sena (UBT) leader Sanjay Raut voiced concerns about potential bias in ongoing legal cases involving his party.

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