Supreme Court dismisses misconduct case against Karnataka High Court judge, emphasizing judicial restraint.

The Supreme Court of India has closed proceedings against Karnataka High Court Judge Vedavyasachar Srishananda, who made controversial comments, including referring to a Muslim-majority area as "Pakistan" and making remarks deemed misogynistic towards a female lawyer. The judge apologized on September 21. Chief Justice DY Chandrachud emphasized the need for judicial restraint and cautioned against comments that may reflect bias, especially in the age of social media.

September 25, 2024
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