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Chief Justice Sends Letter to Modi Govt: Demands Remain Non‑Negotiable
✍️ Hindustan Times
🗓 25 Jul 2026, 07:17 AM
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The Chief Justice of India addressed the Modi government in a letter, asserting that his demands are non‑negotiable following a meeting with ministers.
The Chief Justice of India (CJI) has sent a formal letter to the Prime Minister’s office, outlining a set of demands that he insists are non‑negotiable. The letter followed a meeting between the CJI and several cabinet ministers, during which the judiciary’s concerns were discussed.
In the correspondence, the CJI reiterated the judiciary’s stance on key issues, emphasizing the need for clear separation of powers and protection of judicial independence. He made it clear that any compromise on these points would be unacceptable.
The government has yet to respond publicly to the letter. Observers note that the move comes amid ongoing debates over judicial reforms and the appointment of judges, with the CJI seeking to safeguard the autonomy of the courts.
In the correspondence, the CJI reiterated the judiciary’s stance on key issues, emphasizing the need for clear separation of powers and protection of judicial independence. He made it clear that any compromise on these points would be unacceptable.
The government has yet to respond publicly to the letter. Observers note that the move comes amid ongoing debates over judicial reforms and the appointment of judges, with the CJI seeking to safeguard the autonomy of the courts.