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SC likely to hear plea on May 5 seeking contempt action against BJP MP Nishikant Dubey over remarks against CJI

IndiaTimes Saturday, 3 May 2025
The Supreme Court is set to hear a plea on May 5 regarding BJP MP Nishikant Dubey's alleged derogatory remarks against the court and CJI. The petition seeks suo motu contempt proceedings, citing an attack on judicial dignity. Dubey criticized the Supreme Court's handling of the Waqf (Amendment) Act, claiming the court was overstepping its bounds and provoking religious discord.
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