'Intention was not to cast aspersion': SC on its order rapping HC judge; deletes observations from order

Friday, 8 August 2025 (30 minutes ago)
The Supreme Court retracted two paragraphs from its August 4th order concerning Justice Prashant Kumar of the Allahabad High Court. This followed concerns raised by Chief Justice of India BR Gavai regarding remarks perceived as demeaning.

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