CJI meets high commissioner in UK, seeks cover for ex-judge, kin
Chief Justice of India Surya Kant has engaged with the Indian High Commission in London to ensure the safety of retired Bombay High Court judge Gautam Patel. Justice Patel and his family have been targeted with threats following a 2024 judgment regarding the succession of the Dawoodi Bohra community's spiritual leader.
Why it matters
The incident underscores the vulnerability of judicial figures to international harassment and the complexities of cross-border legal protection for retired officials.
CJI meets high commissioner in UK, seeks cover for ex-judge, kin | India News - The Times of India
The report focuses on the security concerns and official actions taken, maintaining a neutral tone regarding the underlying legal dispute.
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