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New Delhi: Former Chief Justice of India (CJI) DY Chandrachud has emphasized that the judiciary\u2019s role is to scrutinize laws and not to act as the opposition in Parliament.<\/p>\n
His remarks came in response to recent comments by Leader of Opposition Rahul Gandhi, who suggested that the opposition was fulfilling the roles of the media, investigative agencies, and the judiciary.<\/p>\n
In an interview, Chandrachud clarified, \u201cPeople should not presume that the judiciary should perform the role of the opposition in Parliament or State legislatures. Our duty is to scrutinize laws and ensure that executive actions are consistent with the law and the Constitution.\u201d<\/p>\n
Chandrachud further explained that the judiciary\u2019s function is distinct from that of the political opposition. \u201cThere is a separate space in a democracy for the political opposition. The judiciary is not to be used as a platform for political purposes,\u201d he added.<\/p>\n
The former CJI also addressed the scrutiny of interactions between judicial figures and politicians, noting that informal conversations are natural after official meetings. \u201cAfter official discussions, it is normal for judges to engage in informal conversations, just like any other human beings,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n
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