SC: We are alleged of intruding on executive, Parliamentary functions

While hearing two separate petitions which sought the Supreme Court's directions to the Centre on Monday, Justice BR Gavai referred to the recent attacks on the judiciary, saying, "as it is, we are alleged of intruding on Parliamentary and Executive functions".

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WHILE HEARING TWO separate petitions which sought the Supreme Court's directions to the Centre on Monday, Justice BR Gavai referred to the recent attacks on the judiciary, saying, "as it is, we are alleged of intruding on Parliamentary and Executive functions".

The SC has faced criticism over two of its recent orders — on red-flagging aspects of the Waqf law and suggesting it could stay them, and setting a timeline for the President to clear Bills.

Last week, Vice President Jagdeep Dhankhar had said the SC cannot direct the President or act as a "super Parliament". BJP MP Nishikant Dubey had said Parliament should be closed if the SC makes the law. Another BJP MP, Dinesh Sharma, had said "no one can direct Lok Sabha and Rajya Sabha...noone can challenge the President". The BJP had distanced itself from its MPs' remarks.