Observing that independence of the judiciary is not a matter of “political convenience”, the Supreme Court on Friday (November 6, 2026) issued a contempt notice to all office bearers of Kerala Pradesh Congress Committee over a social media post targeting Chief Justice of India Surya Kant.
A bench of justices Aravind Kumar and Vipul M. “Judgments are always open to criticism. Freedom of expression can’t be a shield of intimidation to interfere with the administration of justice. Howsoever high position a person occupies, any attempt to undermine the authority of the court needs to be dealt with an iron hand. “Authority of the court doesn’t require political endorsement; it rests on the rule of law. Venkataramani’s assistance in the matter.
Pancholi said that the Constitution is supreme and no individual or political organisation stands above it. Where administration of justice is established, the law must take its course,” the bench said. The top court said it has appointed a senior advocate as amicus curiae in the matter to examine whether criminal or civil contempt apply in the matter and also sought Attorney General R.
No individual, no institution or political organisation stands above it. The independence of the judiciary is not a matter of political convenience. The party added that it had fired the person responsible for the post against the CJI.
A post against the CJI from the official X account of the Keralam unit of Congress went viral on October 12, drawing sharp criticism on social media, before it was deleted. Earlier reporting noted: The post was later deleted due to backlash, and Kerala Pradesh Congress Committee (KPCC) leaders also issued an apology.
The party subsequently said it has removed the person responsible. It is a constitutional guarantee owed to the Republic, to the people of this Republic,” read the order issued by the court, according to Bar and Bench.
Earlier reporting noted: “The Constitution is supreme. Earlier reporting noted: ‘Constitution supreme’: SC issues contempt notice to Kerala Congress over post against CJI Surya Kant The Supreme Court of India on Friday issued a contempt notice to office bearers of the Kerala Pradesh Congress Committee (KPCC) regarding a post targeting Chief Justice of India Surya Kant last month.
