PoliticsPhoto: News18CJI Surya Kant Denies Meeting Request from Rahul Gandhi and Mallikarjun Kharge
Chief Justice of India Surya Kant declined a meeting request from Congress leaders Rahul Gandhi and Mallikarjun Kharge, citing the principle of separation of powers and that the issues raised were already sub judice before the Supreme Court. The CJI advised them to approach the court through judicial proceedings rather than administrative memorandums, as stated in his letter dated October 12, 2026.
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