Shiv Sena leader says he'll apologize if Supreme Court finds fault

Shiv Sena (UBT) leader Sanjay Raut has struck a softer tone following a contempt notice from the Supreme Court, stating he would have no qualms apologizing to the nation's highest court if required. Raut said that if the Supreme Court believes he made improper statements in his capacity as a petitioner, there is nothing wrong in seeking an apology from an institution tasked with protecting the Indian Constitution. The statement represents a marked shift in Raut's earlier rhetoric surrounding his legal proceedings. The Supreme Court had issued the contempt notice in connection with remarks made during ongoing litigation involving the Shiv Sena faction leader. Raut's willingness to apologize comes as the legal matter continues to unfold in the apex court, with the politician apparently attempting to de-escalate tensions with the judiciary.