Protesters gather outside Supreme Court on CJI issue - GulfToday

Protesters gather outside Supreme Court on CJI issue

  • 22 Apr 2019
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Indian Supreme Court building in New Delhi. File photo. Reuters

Protesters on Monday gathered outside the Supreme Court complex demanding an independent probe into the sexual harassment allegation raised against Chief Justice of India Ranjan Gogoi.

None of the apex court judges have initiated hearings in their respective courtrooms, which is unusual as the top court is in session by 10.30am usually.

Indo-Asian News Service

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