- By Nidhi Giri
- Thu, 08 May 2025 05:04 PM (IST)
- Source:JND
The Supreme Court on Thursday lambasted BJP MP from Jharkhand's Godda, Nishikant Dubey over his recent remarks against the top court and its judges. The Supreme Court said that the comments were “highly irresponsible” and reflect a penchant to attract attention by casting aspersions on the Supreme Court and its judges.
A plea filed by advocate Vishal Tiwari seeking suo motu criminal contempt proceedings against Nishikant Dubey was being heard by Justice of India Sanjiv Khanna and Justice Sanjay Kumar.
“MP’s remarks show ignorance about the role of the constitutional courts and the duties and obligations bestowed on them under the Constitution,” said the Supreme Court, as per a Hindustan Times report.
The Supreme Court said it is of the firm opinion that “courts are not as fragile as flowers to wither and wilt under such ludicrous statements”. The court junked the plea.
"In our opinion, the comments were highly irresponsible and reflect a penchant to attract attention by casting aspersions on the Supreme Court of India and the Judges of the Supreme Court. This apart, the statements show ignorance about the role of the constitutional courts and the duties and obligations bestowed on them under the Constitution," the court said.
Nishikant Dubey's Remarks On CJI:
Nishikant Dubey, sparked a massive controversy with his remarks against the top court and the Chief Justice of India. Dubey said that Parliament and state assemblies should be shut if the apex court has to make laws. Taking a swipe at CJI Sanjiv Khanna, Dubey said that he is responsible for "civil wars" in the country.
Dubey's remarks came days after the Supreme Court proposed a stay on several provisions of the Waqf (Amendment) Act, including the inclusion of non-Muslims in Waqf Boards and Waqf Councils. The court also raised objections to the provision on de-notifying properties declared as waqf by courts in earlier rulings.