Supreme Court orders report on Karnataka High Court Judge's "Pakistan" remark, emphasizes clear guidelines for judicial remarks.

The Supreme Court of India has responded to controversial comments made by Karnataka High Court Judge Vedavyasachar Srishananda, who referred to a Muslim-majority area in Bengaluru as "Pakistan" during a court hearing. The Supreme Court, led by Chief Justice DY Chandrachud, ordered a report from the Karnataka High Court and emphasized the need for clear guidelines for judicial remarks, especially given the influence of social media on public perception.

September 19, 2024
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