Overview

• The Supreme Court refused to entertain a contempt petition filed by advocate Vishal Tiwari against BJP MP Nishikant Dubey for his remarks about the judiciary.
• Dubey had accused the Court and Chief Justice Sanjiv Khanna of inciting religious wars and civil unrest following a verdict imposing deadlines for Presidential assent to bills.
• Chief Justice Khanna emphasized the Court's resilience, stating, 'Our shoulders are broad enough,' and announced a short order would be issued without entertaining the plea.
• The BJP distanced itself from Dubey's comments, reiterating its respect for judicial independence and clarifying the remarks were personal opinions.
• The Supreme Court Bar Association condemned Dubey's statements as defamatory and amounting to contempt, passing a resolution to uphold judicial dignity.