SC issues contempt notice to Kerala Congress leaders
In short
The Supreme Court sent a contempt notice to Kerala Congress office-bearers over an October 12 social media post. The post had called for Chief Justice Surya Kant's resignation.
The court said free speech cannot be used to disrupt justice. The warning raises the pressure on the party leaders.
What the reporting says
The Supreme Court issued a show-cause contempt notice to Kerala Pradesh Congress Committee office-bearers over an October 12 social media post demanding Chief Justice Surya Kant's resignation. The bench said freedom of expression cannot be used to interfere with the administration of justice and warned against attempts to undermine judicial authority. The notice escalates the dispute between the court and the party leaders.
Why it matters
The Supreme Court issued a show-cause contempt notice to Kerala Pradesh Congress Committee office-bearers over an October 12 social media post seeking Chief Justice Surya Kant's resignation. The bench said freedom of expression cannot be used to interfere with the administration of justice and warned against attempts to weaken judicial authority. The matter affects the named Congress leaders and the court's authority.