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Rahul says SC’s observation on appointment of judges a reality check for PM

Congress vice-president Rahul Gandhi attacked Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday over the Supreme Court’s scathing observation on appointment of judges, saying it was a reality check for the PM

Updated on: Aug 13, 2016, 16:50:01 IST
By , New Delhi
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Congress vice-president Rahul Gandhi attacked Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday over the Supreme Court’s scathing observation on appointment of judges, saying it was a reality check for the PM.

Congress vice-president Rahul Gandhi interacts with the media during his Mumbai visit. (PTI File Photo)
Congress vice-president Rahul Gandhi interacts with the media during his Mumbai visit. (PTI File Photo)

“Reality check from Supreme Court for the PM : No Govt of Modi, by Modi, for Modi,” Rahul tweeted.

Observing that justice delivery system is “collapsing”, a bench headed by Chief Justice TS Thakur, who also heads the five-membered apex court collegium, had said, “We won’t tolerate logjam in judges’ appointment which is stifling its judicial work. We will fasten accountability.”

 
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