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Sibal Calls Parliamentary Panel's Supreme Court Visit 'Shocking'
✍️ The Economic Times
🗓 02 Oct 2026, 03:18 PM
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Former law minister Ajay Sibal has publicly condemned a parliamentary panel’s planned informal visit to the Supreme Court, calling the move shocking and inappropriate.
Former law minister Ajay Sibal took to the media to express his disapproval of a parliamentary panel’s upcoming informal visit to the Supreme Court, describing the plan as "shocking" and unsuitable.
The panel, formed to examine a pending legislative issue, had announced a brief meeting with the Supreme Court to seek guidance on procedural matters. Sibal argued that such a visit would blur the separation of powers and set an improper precedent for legislative bodies interacting directly with the judiciary.
Sibal further warned that the move could undermine public confidence in the independence of the court and create a perception of political interference. He called for the panel to reconsider its approach and adhere to established protocols.
The incident has sparked debate among lawmakers and legal experts about the appropriate boundaries between Parliament and the Supreme Court, with many echoing Sibal’s concerns about maintaining institutional integrity.
The panel, formed to examine a pending legislative issue, had announced a brief meeting with the Supreme Court to seek guidance on procedural matters. Sibal argued that such a visit would blur the separation of powers and set an improper precedent for legislative bodies interacting directly with the judiciary.
Sibal further warned that the move could undermine public confidence in the independence of the court and create a perception of political interference. He called for the panel to reconsider its approach and adhere to established protocols.
The incident has sparked debate among lawmakers and legal experts about the appropriate boundaries between Parliament and the Supreme Court, with many echoing Sibal’s concerns about maintaining institutional integrity.