Chief Justice

25 May

Supreme Court Refuses Urgent Hearing on Plea Against ‘Cockroach Janta Party’

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsIndiaChief Justice, Cockroach Janta Party, India, Supreme Court

New Delhi (Gurpreet Singh): The Supreme Court of India refused to grant an urgent hearing on a petition seeking punitive action against the "Cockroach Janta Party" (CJP), a satirical digital outfit that has recently gained significant traction across social media platforms. A bench led by Chief Justice of India Surya Kant declined the request for an out-of-turn listing, stating that the matter would be heard in the due course of time. Addressing the petitioner’s advocate, NK Goswami, Chief Justice Surya Kant remarked not to take the matter so sentimentally, affirming that the situation lacked any grave urgency. The petition, filed…

05 May

Supreme Court Slams Misuse of PILs as “Political Interest Litigation” During Sabarimala Hearing

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsIndiaChief Justice, legal abuse, PIL misuse, Religious Freedom, Sabarimala review, Supreme Court, Surya Kant

New Delhi (Gurpreet Singh): The Supreme Court of India expressed sharp disapproval on Tuesday regarding the growing misuse of Public Interest Litigation, suggesting the legal instrument has increasingly devolved into a tool for personal and political gain. During the eleventh day of hearings concerning the Sabarimala temple review, a nine-judge Constitution Bench led by Chief Justice Surya Kant observed that many such filings have shifted from serving the genuine public interest to becoming what they termed "Private," "Publicity," "Paisa," and "Political" interest litigations. The bench is currently examining petitions seeking a review of the 2018 verdict that overturned the restriction…