SC restored people's faith: Kapil Sibal a day after venting frustration
Senior advocate Kapil Sibal expressed renewed faith in the Supreme Court after the judiciary intervened to address the shutdown of essential services in Delhi. This followed his earlier public frustration regarding the court's perceived lack of efficacy in protecting democratic rights.
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Illustrates the critical role of the judiciary in mediating conflicts between the state and political opposition in India.
NEW DELHI: Supreme Court's order Sunday finding prima facie breach of its Oct 9 order against complete shutdown of Metro and train services and issuing notice to Union home secretary, Delhi Police commissioner and Delhi Metro chief altered over the course of a day senior advocate and Rajya Sabha MP Kapil Sibal's views on the apex court.On Saturday, Sibal had told reporters "if we go to courts, I do not know whether we will ever get relief. The people of this country have decided that this govt has to go. If anyone can save the Constitution at this juncture, it is Supreme Court."He added, "I am tired of repeatedly approaching the SC. It's in my mind that there is no purpose in going there. I have not much expectations from SC. Whatever is to happen will happen. I only pray the country's democracy remains intact...
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