Supreme Court Asks Gandhi, Brittas to Formalise Letters as Petitions

The Supreme Court of India has directed both Rahul Gandhi and John Brittas to submit formal petitions rather than letters to address their concerns, the court registry informed them. The development comes as both leaders had written to the Chief Justice raising various matters of public interest. The registry's direction indicates that while the court acknowledges receipt of their correspondence, the issues raised must follow established legal procedures for consideration. Gandhi's letter had reportedly touched upon matters related to Punjab administration alongside concerns over the functioning of electronic voting machines in elections. Brittas, representing the CPI(M) in parliament, had similarly submitted correspondence to the Chief Justice on matters of institutional interest. The registry's response underscores the Supreme Court's adherence to formal procedural requirements, ensuring that all public interest matters are filed through proper channels and can be systematically processed within the court's established framework.