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Supreme Court Chief Justice affirms equal treatment of all parties
During proceedings on Congress leader Rahul Gandhi's plea challenging criminal charges, India's Chief Justice of India reiterated that the Supreme Court treats all parties equally regardless of their status or political affiliation.
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The Chief Justice of India made the statement while hearing an oral mention by senior advocate Harish Salve seeking to de-tag Gandhi's petition from the court's cause list. The plea challenges criminal proceedings initiated against the Congress leader in connection with remarks he allegedly made concerning the armed forces and China's military actions during the 2020 Galwan Valley border conflict.
The CJI's assertion underscores the judiciary's commitment to impartial justice and equal application of law. The remark came as the court considered the procedural request regarding the scheduling and listing of the case, a routine matter in Supreme Court proceedings.
Gandhi's legal challenge relates to criminal cases filed following his public statements about the armed forces and the geopolitical context of the border clash that resulted in casualties on both sides. The matter remains pending before the court as various procedural aspects continue to be addressed during hearings.