Terming the incident deeply irresponsible, the statement by CJI office said the spread of false content involving the country’s highest judicial office was unacceptable and dangerous.
“This issue should be addressed on the administrative side. You may write to us instead of filing a petition,” the Chief Justice remarked, while assuring that the matter would be looked into.
Justice Surya Kant took oath as India’s 53rd CJI at Rashtrapati Bhavan, beginning a tenure that brings a refreshed Supreme Court collegium. The transition was marked by former CJI BR Gavai’s thoughtful gesture of leaving the official car for his successor, a quiet but notable moment of institutional courtesy.
Justice Sanjiv Khanna assumed office as the 51st Chief Justice of India on Monday, following Justice DY Chandrachud’s tenure. The oath of office was administered by President Droupadi Murmu in a ceremony at Rashtrapati Bhavan.
The Chief Justice of India flags concerns over personal liberty.
Speaking on regional benches of the Supreme Court, the CJI said, a judge from the marginalised section understands the issue of marginalised better.
The Supreme Court said that it will hear next Monday the plea related to the removal of jhuggis in the Sarojini Nagar area in South Delhi.
