Overview

• The Supreme Court has scheduled a hearing next week on a petition seeking contempt action against BJP MP Nishikant Dubey for his remarks on the judiciary and Chief Justice Sanjiv Khanna.
• Dubey accused the Supreme Court of inciting religious wars and overstepping its authority, prompting widespread backlash from legal and political circles.
• The Supreme Court Bar Association and the Supreme Court Advocates-on-Record Association condemned Dubey's comments, urging the Attorney General to approve contempt proceedings.
• The BJP has labeled Dubey's remarks as personal opinions and reiterated its respect for the judiciary, while the Indian Youth Congress has demanded his expulsion and an apology.
• The petition also calls for the removal of derogatory videos of Dubey's statements from social media platforms, citing harm to the judiciary's dignity.