‘No Part of India Can Be Called Pakistan’: CJI DY Chandrachud Reprimands Karnataka High Court Judge Justice Vedavyasachar Srishananda As Supreme Court Closes Proceedings on Suo Moto Case

The Chief Justice of India, DY Chandrachud, strongly rebuked remarks made by Justice V Srishananda of the Karnataka High Court, asserting, "You cannot call any part of this country as Pakistan." During proceedings on September 25, the Supreme Court expressed grave concern over the judge's comments referring to a Muslim-majority area in Bengaluru as "Pakistan," deeming such remarks as fundamentally against the nation's territorial integrity. The Supreme Court emphasised that judges must exercise caution and avoid casual comments that could be perceived as misogynistic or prejudicial to any community. Although the Court decided to close the suo motu proceedings after Justice Srishananda expressed regret, it emphasised the importance of restraint in judicial discourse, particularly given the pervasive nature of electronic media. Justice Vedavyasachar Srishananda: What Are Controversial Remarks of Karnataka High Court Judge That Drew Supreme Court’s Ire?

"No Part of India Can Be Called Pakistan", Says CJI DY Chandrachud

"You cannot call any part of this country as Pakistan. It is fundamentally against the territorial integrity of the nation," Chief Justice of India DY Chandrachud on the comments made by Justice V Srishananda of Karnataka High Court.#SupremeCourt pic.twitter.com/fXAt4Nj9oK

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