Supreme Court issues notices to MP Sanjay Raut, journalist Nikhil Wagle over remarks targeting CJI, judiciary
The Supreme Court of India has issued show-cause notices to MP Sanjay Raut and journalist Nikhil Wagle regarding criminal contempt proceedings. The notices follow remarks made by the two individuals concerning the Chief Justice of India and the judiciary, which the Supreme Court Bar Association claims undermine public confidence in the court.
Why it matters
This case highlights the ongoing tension between freedom of speech and the legal boundaries of judicial criticism in India's democratic system.
Supreme Court issues notices to MP Sanjay Raut, journalist Nikhil Wagle over remarks targeting CJI, judiciary left Shiv Sena (UBT) MP Sanjay Raut. File ANI ANI https://th-i.thgim.com/public/incoming/plf1ym/article71591739.ece/alternates/FREE_1200/TH02-AshokamithGVIGBDFU8.3.jpg.jpg ANI New Delhi, Jul 30 (ANI): Shiv Sena (UBT) MP Sanjay Raut speaks in Rajya Sabha during the Monsoon Session of Parliament, in New Delhi on Wednesday. (Sansad TV/ANI Video Grab) SCBA President and senior advocate Pradeep Rai alleged that the remarks by Mr. Raut and Mr. Wagle went beyond the bounds of fair criticism and were capable of undermining public confidence in the Supreme Court New Delhi The Supreme Court on Friday (October 16, 2026) issued show-cause notices to Shiv Sena (UBT) Rajya Sabha MP Sanjay Raut and journalist Nikhil Wagle in criminal contempt proceedings over their public remarks concerning Chief Justice of India (CJI) Surya Kant and the judiciary.
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