Supreme Court reprimands Rahul Gandhi over protest march to its premises

The Supreme Court took note of a protest march led by Rahul Gandhi that approached the court building. The court observed that such a march could be seen as an attempt to exert pressure on the judiciary. It therefore asked the Congress leader to explain his conduct in undertaking the march. The bench emphasized that any demonstration near the court premises must respect the dignity and independence of the institution. Gandhi was directed to submit a written explanation regarding the purpose and nature of the protest.