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CJI Denies Meeting With Rahul Gandhi And Mallikarjun Kharge Citing Judicial Propriety
- •Chief Justice of India Surya Kant declined a meeting requested by opposition leaders Mallikarjun Kharge and Rahul Gandhi.
- •The CJI cited the principle of separation of powers and noted that the issues raised were already sub judice before the Supreme Court.
- •The opposition leaders sought to discuss matters related to the Election Commission, arbitrary student arrests, and transportation disruptions.
- •The CJI advised the leaders to approach the Supreme Court through proper judicial proceedings under Article 32 rather than submitting an administrative memorandum.
Key Questions Answered
CJI Surya Kant declined the appointment requested by the opposition leaders, citing the separation of powers and the fact that the issues they raised were already sub judice before the Supreme Court. He explained that discussing pending cases would contravene judicial propriety and that the Supreme Court lacks administrative powers to handle those grievances.
The memorandum sought to address matters concerning the Chief Election Commissioner and Election Commission of India, the arbitrary arrest of students, the closure of metro stations, and the cancellation of trains.
The CJI advised the opposition leaders to formally invoke the Supreme Court's judicial powers under Article 32 by submitting a petition either physically or through e-filing, assuring them it would be heard at the earliest.
