Supreme Court Expunges Scandalous Observations by Punjab and Haryana High Court Judge

The Supreme Court has expunged 'scandalous' observations made by Punjab and Haryana High Court Judge Rajbir Sehrawat against the apex court in a contempt case. While asserting the importance of judicial discipline, the bench, led by Chief Justice D Y Chandrachud, chose not to initiate proceedings against Sehrawat.

The Supreme Court on Wednesday expunged the observations made by a single judge bench of the Punjab and Haryana High Court against the apex court in a contempt case, deeming them 'scandalous' and 'unwarranted'.

A five-judge bench headed by Chief Justice of India (CJI) D Y Chandrachud refused to initiate proceedings against Punjab and Haryana High Court Judge Rajbir Sehrawat for his critical remarks.

Emphasizing 'judicial discipline,' the bench, which included Justices Sanjiv Khanna, B R Gavai, Surya Kant, and Hrishikesh Roy, underscored the necessity for more cautious handling of orders from higher courts. They noted that neither the apex court nor high courts are supreme, as the true supremacy lies with the Constitution of India.