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Sibal's 'Constitution' retort to VP Dhankhar's 'Parliament is supreme' take

IndiaTimes Tuesday, 22 April 2025
Kapil Sibal has strongly countered Vice President Jagdeep Dhankhar's assertion that Parliament is supreme, emphasizing that the Constitution holds the highest authority. This response follows Dhankhar's remarks at a Delhi University event, where he stated elected representatives are the 'ultimate masters' of constitutional content. Sibal further clarified that the Supreme Court is responsible for interpreting the Constitution's provisions.
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