judiciary criticism
Former Supreme Court Judge Challenges PM Adviser's Claims on Judiciary Hindering Viksit Bharat Vision
Oct 30, 2025 03:13 pm CST
Justice Abhay S Oka responds to Sanjeev Sanyal's controversial statement that the judiciary is the "single biggest hurdle" to India becoming a developed nation, emphasizing that criticism must be substantiated with specific examples of constitutional violations. The debate highlights tensions between development objectives and judicial oversight in India's governance framework.
Economic Adviser's Criticism of Judicial Vacations Sparks Strong Response from Top Lawyer
Sep 30, 2025 04:28 pm CST
A controversy has emerged after Sanjeev Sanyal, member of the PM's Economic Advisory Council, called the judiciary the "biggest hurdle" to India's development goals, particularly criticizing long court vacations. Supreme Court Bar Association President Vikas Singh responded strongly, defending judicial practices and calling the remarks "irresponsible" and reflective of a misunderstanding of how courts function.