Chief Justice of India Defends PM Modi's Ganpati Puja Visit at His Residence

Chief Justice of India Defends PM Modi's Ganpati Puja Visit at His Residence

In a recent event, Chief Justice of India (CJI) D Y Chandrachud defended Prime Minister Narendra Modi attending the Ganpati Puja at his residence, stating the importance of a sense of maturity in political matters. Both Modi and CJI Chandrachud faced political backlash for the Prime Minister's visit to the CJI's home. Chandrachud clarified that such visits are a part of continuing meetings between the judiciary and the executive, even at social levels. He emphasized that these interactions do not involve discussions about specific cases but focus on broader societal issues.

The CJI highlighted the respect for a robust inter-institutional mechanism and the separation of powers between the judiciary and the executive, stating that dialogue between the two does not imply any compromise on judicial independence.

Despite concerns raised by some about the implications of PM Modi's presence at the CJI's residence, Chandrachud has reaffirmed the maturity and impartiality of judges in avoiding discussions on judicial matters during such interactions. He emphasized that these dialogues contribute to a healthy dialogue between different branches of government, all aimed at the betterment of the nation.