Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 11:01am on 14 Oct 2026,Wednesday International
Former Supreme Court judge Kurian Joseph has said constitutional courts must take stronger action when warnings fail to protect democratic principles. Speaking at a convention in Kerala, he compared the Supreme Court to a watchdog responsible for guarding the Constitution. His remarks came amid protests demanding Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar’s resignation over alleged electoral roll irregularities. Joseph called for constitutional amendments to protect the Election Commission’s independence, including rules governing appointments and service conditions. He also urged citizens to hold peaceful, informed demonstrations and warned that weakened public trust in constitutional institutions could threaten democratic functioning. (PC: HT)
