The Supreme Court took exception to the Kerala government not filing its reply to a plea by Kerala MLA Antony Raju against the initiation of fresh criminal proceedings in the underwear evidence tampering case.
The PM also humorously expressed his hope that no petitions challenging the expenditure, similar to those during the Central Vista construction, would arise.
Chief Justice of India (CJI) DY Chandrachud administered the oath of office to Justice Varale at a function held in the Supreme Court, attended by other judges and members of the bar.
"Sir, I decline to appear in Court because it is a useless notice from you to me. It is a disrespectful act from you to me", the contemnor's response to notice in the contempt petition read.