Supreme Court directs Sanjay Raut, Nikhil Wagle to appear in contempt case over remarks against CJI Surya Kant
The Supreme Court of India has ordered politician Sanjay Raut and journalist Nikhil Wagle to appear in court regarding a criminal contempt case. The case stems from public remarks made against the Chief Justice of India and the judiciary following a denied meeting request.
Why it matters
This case highlights the ongoing tension between political figures and the judiciary in India, raising questions about the limits of free speech and institutional accountability.
The Supreme Court on Wednesday directed Shiv Sena (UBT) Rajya Sabha MP Sanjay Raut to physically appear before it on November 17 in a criminal contempt case over his public statements targeting Chief Justice of India (CJI) Surya Kant and the higher judiciary [SCBA v. Nikhil Wagle & Anr.]. .A Bench of Justices Aravind Kumar and Vipul M Pancholi also directed journalist Nikhil Wagle to remain present virtually on the next date of hearing, after taking on record his unconditional apology."Having regard to the magnitude of the issue involved we are of the view that R1 [Wagle] shall appear virtually on the next date of hearing...
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