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Politics
CJI Urges Supreme Court to Avoid Political Interference
✍️ The Times of India
🗓 13 Oct 2026, 05:04 AM
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The Chief Justice of India warned that the Supreme Court should not be drawn into political disputes or allow politics to influence judicial proceedings.
The Chief Justice of India issued a statement urging the Supreme Court to remain impartial and avoid involvement in political battles.
The remarks were made amid growing concerns over the increasing politicisation of the judiciary and recent controversies that have raised questions about the court’s independence.
The Chief Justice stressed that the judiciary’s autonomy is essential for a functioning democracy and that any appearance of political bias could erode public trust in the legal system.
The remarks were made amid growing concerns over the increasing politicisation of the judiciary and recent controversies that have raised questions about the court’s independence.
The Chief Justice stressed that the judiciary’s autonomy is essential for a functioning democracy and that any appearance of political bias could erode public trust in the legal system.