There is a limit to targeting judges: Justice Chandrachud

Story by  ATV | Posted by  Nakul Shivani • 1 Years ago
Justice DY Chandrachud
Justice DY Chandrachud

 

New Delhi

Justice DY Chandrachud, a Supreme Court judge, on Thursday, expressed his displeasure over criticism in the media about judges not taking up cases.

The SC Judge was hearing a mention by a lawyer seeking the listing of a case relating to violence and attacks on Christians when the judge said that he read in the news that this matter was not being taken up.

"Give us judges a break. I was down with Covid, hence the matter was deferred. I read in the news that judges are not taking it up. There is a limit to targeting us," he said.

The matter was listed for hearing on July 15 but it could not be taken up as the bench did not assemble.

The plea filed by Archbishop Of Bangalore Diocese Dr. Peter Machado alleged a rising number of attacks on Christian institutions and priests across the country.

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The plea sought directions to stop violence and mob attacks against the members of the Christian community in various states across the country. It also sought the implementation of earlier apex court guidelines to curb hate crimes.