Vice President Dhankhar Criticizes Supreme Court Overreach in Tamil Nadu Verdict; Justice Chelameswar Defends Judiciary Citing 'King Can Do No Wrong'

Vice President Jagdeep Dhankhar has publicly criticized the Supreme Court of India, accusing it of judicial overreach, particularly in its verdict involving the Tamil Nadu Governor. Dhankhar's remarks have sparked a strong response from the judiciary, with Justice Jasti Chelameswar defending the Supreme Court's role as fearless and vital to democracy. Chelameswar rebuked Dhankhar's comments by invoking the phrase "King can do no wrong," emphasizing that the judiciary should not be seen as a mouthpiece for the government. The Supreme Court has also expressed doubts about the attacks it has faced, including those from BJP's Nishikant Dubey and Vice President Dhankhar himself. Meanwhile, there are reports suggesting a decline in the Supreme Court's active inquiries against politicians. The ongoing discourse raises questions about the balance of power between the judiciary and the executive in India and the potential implications of judicial decisions on governance.