In its plea, the Association had objected to certain remarks by the Vice President and the Law Minister, terming such conduct a “frontal attack” launched on the judiciary in “most insulting and derogatory language” and without using any recourse available under the Constitution.
The petitioners contended that the utterances by the Vice President and the Law Minister had shaken the public faith in the Supreme Court of India and the Constitution.
Additional Solicitor General Anil C Singh responded by referring to certain other statements by the two authorities, whereby it was stated that the government has never undermined the authority of the judiciary, that its independence will always remain untouched, and that they respect the ideals of the Constitution.
Having considered these submissions, the Court had dismissed the case on February 9.
“Considering the totality of the factual matrix, we do not find it a fit case to invoke our writ jurisdiction under Article 226 of the Constitution of India in entertaining the PIL. The PIL, as such, is dismissed,” the Court’s order stated.
Source: Barandbench
