Smriti Irani, a BJP leader, criticized the INDIA alliance’s demand to reinstate Article 370 in Jammu and Kashmir. She called it an insult to the Indian Constitution and Supreme Court. This follows disruptions in the J&K Assembly over the issue, with BJP and opposition members clashing. Irani highlighted post-2019 progress in the region, citing reduced violence and increased tourism.

CJI Chandrachud, who will demerit office soon, inaugurated the National Judicial Museum and Archive (NJMA) at the Supreme Court on Thursday.

A bench headed by CJI Chandrachud said the trial court judge had sufficient powers to order another investigation upon feeling it necessary after examining the evidence