CJI Surya Kant | New Delhi, Oct. 12: Chief Justice of India (CJI) Surya Kant said on Monday that the Supreme Court is open to everyone and hears grievances according to the law. His remarks followed a request from INDIA bloc leaders for a meeting.
The CJI said he received the leaders’ letter on Sunday and replied that night. He declined to meet the delegation, citing reasons in his response. However, he declined to disclose the letter’s contents, maintaining confidentiality.
“The doors of the Supreme Court are open to everyone,” he said. He added that every Indian citizen, including elected representatives, has the right to approach the court.
He also said the court would hear grievances in accordance with the law and ensure relief for those entitled to it.
CJI Surya Kant | Supreme Court Asks Opposition to Follow Legal Process
According to reports, CJI Surya Kant advised the Opposition leaders to approach the court through a petition. The issues they intended to raise are reportedly already under consideration by the Supreme Court.
The CJI reportedly said the court could not meet a political party’s delegation through an administrative arrangement. He stressed that the judiciary’s role is to hear petitions and deliver judgments.
Meanwhile, the INDIA bloc’s planned march to the Supreme Court was expected to proceed on Monday. The Opposition parties have been protesting against Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar over alleged irregularities in the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls.
Leader of the Opposition in the Lok Sabha, Rahul Gandhi, said the march was not merely a political party’s protest but represented all Indians.
Rahul Gandhi has also alleged that the government benefited from the SIR exercise. The issue has become a major point of disagreement between the Opposition and the Election Commission.
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Last Friday, the INDIA bloc submitted a charter of demands to President Droupadi Murmu. It outlined four key demands concerning electoral reforms and alleged vote manipulation.
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