Congress flags ‘systematic focusing on’ of Supreme Court docket after BJP MP’s remarks
Ramesh asserted that ministers and MPs from the BJP are deliberately focusing on the judiciary. “Constitutional functionaries and BJP leaders are attacking the Supreme Court docket just because it’s upholding the fundamental construction doctrine. It is a coordinated try to erode judicial independence,” he stated.
Ramesh additionally highlighted the court docket’s actions on different key points — together with the electoral bonds case and the pending matter regarding the autonomy of the Election Fee — to argue that the “BJP’s frustration with judicial scrutiny is rising”. “This isn’t about one legislation,” he stated. “It’s about whether or not constitutional checks and balances will survive in Modi’s India,” he added.
Reaffirming his get together’s stance, Ramesh stated the Congress helps a judiciary that’s totally unbiased, neutral, and empowered below the Structure. “We would like a Supreme Court docket that’s fearless and features with out interference. What’s occurring now could be a scientific try to silence that independence.”
The remarks come because the Supreme Court docket is listening to a number of petitions difficult the constitutionality of the amended Waqf Act, which was handed earlier this month. The petitioners have objected to provisions permitting non-Muslims to be included in Waqf Boards and allowing the declassification of ‘Waqf-by-user’ properties — arguing that such adjustments infringe upon spiritual and property rights.
Through the hearings, the Supreme Court docket took observe of key commitments made by the Centre. The federal government assured that no non-Muslim appointments could be made to Waqf Boards or Councils till the matter is resolved. It additionally promised that ‘Waqf-by-user’ properties wouldn’t be denotified and that district collectors wouldn’t alter their standing in the course of the interim interval.
The apex court docket has granted the Centre one week to file a preliminary response, together with supporting paperwork. The subsequent listening to within the case is scheduled for five Might.
