In Brief
- Senior advocate Kapil Sibal voiced fatigue over repeatedly needing to approach the Supreme Court to seek relief.
- The bench stated that they are present to restore Sibal's faith in the judicial institution, noting that public confidence remains a cornerstone of their authority.
- Sibal had been seeking judicial intervention concerning alleged electoral-roll irregularities and later expressed appreciation for court directions regarding curbs and detentions during protests.
In a notable exchange during a Supreme Court hearing, senior advocate Kapil Sibal expressed his frustration over repeatedly being compelled to approach the apex court for relief.
Responding to his remarks regarding alleged electoral-roll irregularities and related petitions, the bench reassured the veteran counsel. "We're here to restore... faith of Mr Sibal in this institution... whose confidence has been one of the surest weapons in our arsenal," the court observed.
Sibal later acknowledged the judiciary's intervention, expressing gratitude to the Supreme Court for issuing protective directions regarding curbs and detentions witnessed during demonstrations. The proceedings underscore ongoing tensions between legal practitioners navigating contentious political disputes and the judiciary's role as a final arbiter of constitutional rights.
