Overview
- BJP MP Nishikant Dubey criticized the Supreme Court for allegedly overstepping its authority, suggesting Parliament should be closed if the judiciary assumes legislative powers.
- Dubey accused Chief Justice of India Sanjiv Khanna of inciting civil and religious conflicts, drawing widespread condemnation from opposition parties and legal experts.
- BJP president J.P. Nadda distanced the party from Dubey's remarks, labeling them personal statements and reaffirming the party's respect for the judiciary as a pillar of democracy.
- The Supreme Court is currently reviewing the Waqf (Amendment) Act, 2025, with interim freezes on contentious provisions and the next hearing scheduled for May 5.
- Congress leaders condemned Dubey's comments as defamatory and part of a broader effort to undermine judicial independence and constitutional checks and balances.