The Madhya Pradesh High Court has drawn a shocking parallel between the treatment of district and high court judges, referring to the relationship between the higher and lower judiciary as that of “serfs” under feudal lords.

The council did not issue a statement but a council diplomat said all 15 members called on the parties to deescalate, show restraint and resolve the dispute peacefully.

President Droupadi Murmu and Defence Minister Rajnath Singh paid heartfelt tributes to the fallen heroes of the 1999 Kargil War on Saturday.