Overview

• Vice President Jagdeep Dhankhar condemned the Supreme Court's April 8 ruling mandating a three-month deadline for the President and Governors to act on state bills, arguing it breaches the separation of powers.
• Dhankhar described Article 142, which grants the Supreme Court plenary powers, as a 'nuclear missile against democratic forces' and called for its reassessment.
• He highlighted the lack of accountability for judges, citing the delayed disclosure of a large cash recovery at Justice Yashwant Varma's residence and questioning judicial immunity from criminal investigations.
• The Vice President criticized the judiciary for allegedly overstepping its constitutional role by performing legislative and executive functions without oversight.
• The remarks have sparked polarized reactions, with opposition leaders defending judicial independence and Dhankhar advocating for clearer checks on judicial authority.