Next Chief Justice reacts to allegations of judicial overreach amid criticism from BJP leaders
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New Delhi: The Supreme Court has responded to allegations of judicial overreach following recent comments by BJP leaders regarding its landmark judgment, which set a deadline for the President and Governors to clear Bills passed by the legislature for the second time. Justice BR Gavai, who will take over as Chief Justice next month, addressed the issue after a lawyer raised concerns over violence in West Bengal.
Advocate Vishnu Shankar Jain sought directions from the court to deploy paramilitary forces in the region, following violent incidents related to the Waqf Amendment Act protests. The advocate's plea, which was first filed after the post-poll violence in Bengal in 2022, calls for a panel of retired judges to investigate the violence and a report on the displacement of Hindus in Murshidabad.
In response, Justice Gavai remarked, “You want us to issue a writ of mandamus to the President to impose this? As it is, we are facing allegations of encroaching into executive (domain). Please.” His comment indicates that the Supreme Court is closely monitoring the ongoing criticisms, particularly from a section of BJP leaders.
The criticism stems from the Supreme Court’s decision in the Tamil Nadu case, where it ruled that the Governor’s decision to withhold Bills indefinitely was “arbitrary” and violated constitutional norms. The court’s order emphasized that only courts can provide recommendations regarding the constitutionality of Bills and that the Executive should exercise restraint in such matters.
Following this judgment, BJP MP Nishikant Dubey expressed concern over the increasing influence of the judiciary, suggesting that if the Supreme Court continues making decisions on such matters, Parliament and State Assemblies should be shut down. Other BJP leaders, such as Dinesh Sharma and Vice-President Jagdeep Dhankhar, also criticised the court’s actions, with Dhankhar labeling Article 142 as a "nuclear missile" against democratic forces.
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Thunderstorm hits Lucknow, IMD issues red alert across multiple UP districts
Lucknow: Shortly after the India Meteorological Department issued a red alert warning of severe weather conditions in the region, a sudden thunderstorm hit Lucknow and adjoining districts on Monday morning.
The Indian Express reported that the skies turned dark around 8:45 am as strong winds lashed parts of the city. Incidents of tree falls were reported from several locations, disrupting traffic and normal movement.
The weather department said thunderstorms accompanied by lightning, hail and gusty winds of 40 to 60 kmph are likely to continue over the next three hours across several districts.
A red alert has been issued for districts including Unnao, Barabanki, Hardoi, Sitapur, Bahraich, Gonda, Shravasti and Lakhimpur Kheri, where moderate thunderstorms with hail and strong winds may damage trees, power lines and temporary structures.
An orange alert is in place for Rae Bareli, Amethi, Kanpur Nagar, Ayodhya, Kanpur Dehat, Auraiya, Kannauj, Farrukhabad, Shahjahanpur and Balrampur, where thunderstorms with lightning and winds up to 60 kmph could lead to localised disruptions.
Major parts of the state remains under yellow alert, including districts such as Prayagraj, Agra, Bareilly, Aligarh and Moradabad, where light rain, lightning and winds of 30 to 40 kmph are expected.
Authorities have advised residents to remain indoors, avoid open areas and trees during lightning, and secure loose objects.
