'Naxalites can't make law': Heated exchange between lawyers during Vande Mataram hearing

NEW DELHI: A heated exchange broke out between senior advocate S Muralidhar and solicitor general Tushar Mehta in the Supreme Court on Tuesday after Mehta referred to “Naxalites” during arguments in a case concerning Vande Mataram.Muralidhar, appearing for Carnatic musician T M Krishna, immediately objected to the expression and repeatedly asked Mehta to withdraw it.“Law-making is as per the Constitution. Law-making cannot be as per the Naxalites idea,” news agency PTI quoted Mehta saying. His remarks came after Muralidhar questioned the manner in which an amendment relating to the national song had been enacted.“The solicitor must withdraw the expression he just used now. This is going live. I don't want an expression of the solicitor going live. I strongly object.