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SC agrees to hear plea seeking contempt case against Nishikant Dubey over remarks on judiciary

IndiaTimes Tuesday, 22 April 2025
The Supreme Court has agreed to hear a contempt plea against BJP MP Nishikant Dubey for his critical remarks targeting the judiciary and CJI Sanjiv Khanna. Dubey accused the CJI of instigating "civil wars" and alleged judicial overreach. The court will consider the petition next week, following concerns raised about Dubey's widely circulated comments.
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