Overview

• BJP MP Nishikant Dubey criticized the Supreme Court, accusing it of overstepping its authority and inciting religious and civil conflicts in the country.
• Dubey's remarks targeted the judiciary's recent directive setting a three-month deadline for presidential assent to bills and its review of the Waqf (Amendment) Act, 2025.
• Opposition leaders, including Congress MP Manickam Tagore, condemned the statements as defamatory and an attack on judicial independence.
• BJP president J.P. Nadda publicly distanced the party from Dubey's comments, labeling them as personal opinions and reaffirming the BJP's respect for the judiciary.
• The controversy underscores ongoing tensions over the balance of power between India's legislative and judicial branches, highlighted by recent court rulings and legislative challenges.