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CJI dismisses media reports of denying urgent hearing on CJP protest plea as reckless

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Chief Justice of India Surya Kant dismissed reports claiming he denied an urgent hearing on a plea related to CJP protests as 'reckless' and false.

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CJI dismisses media reports of denying urgent hearing on CJP protest plea as reckless

Chief Justice Surya Kant rejected media reports that he had refused an urgent hearing on a plea challenging police action against students during CJP protests. He stated no petition was filed and called the reports 'reckless.' The CJI emphasized the media’s responsibility in verifying facts before publication. The clarification comes amid heightened tensions over the protests and police response. No further details about the alleged representation were provided.

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No petition filed on CJP protests; media recklessly reported that I denied urgent hearing: CJI Surya Kant

Chief Justice of India Surya Kant has clarified that no petition was filed on the CJP protests, and the media had recklessly reported that he denied an urgent hearing. The clarification comes after the media reported on the matter. The CJI stated that the media had reported the matter out of context, and there was no petition filed on the CJP protests. He also clarified that he had not denied an urgent hearing to any petition. The clarification is expected to put an end to the speculation surrounding the matter.

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