Supreme Court Closes Case Against Karnataka Judge After Public Apology

The Supreme Court of India has closed proceedings against Karnataka High Court Judge Justice Vedavyasachar Srishananda following his public apology for controversial remarks made during court sessions. The decision, announced by Chief Justice of India (CJI) DY Chandrachud, was taken in the interest of justice and the dignity of the judiciary. Controversial Comments Spark Outrage The controversy arose when Justice Srishananda, during a landlord-tenant dispute, referred to a Muslim-majority area in Bengaluru as “Pakistan” and made a misogynistic remark directed at a woman lawyer. These comments, which quickly went viral…