Politics
Chief Justice Surya Kant Declines Meeting with INDIA Bloc Leaders, Cites Unspecified Reasons
Chief Justice of India Surya Kant said he had received a letter from the INDIA Bloc dated 10 October and replied to it after returning to the capital. He explained that he had cited several reasons for being unable to meet the bloc’s leaders but declined to disclose the specific reasons. The CJI requested that the bloc disclose the contents of the letter and emphasized that he would keep it confidential. He also reiterated that the Supreme Court is open to all citizens and elected members, who can file petitions and have their concerns heard. This story is developing.