Facing charge of encroaching on executive: Top court on Bengal riots plea

Supreme Court judge, Justice B R Gavai, on Monday commented during a hearing that the apex court was being criticised for “encroaching” on the parliament's functions. The remark came amid a row triggered by BJP MP Nishikant Dubey, who accused the court of judicial overreach.

The Supreme Court responded to remarks made by BJP MP Nishikant Dubey and VP Dhankhar about the role of the judiciary(PTI)

"As it is, we are alleged to be encroaching upon the parliamentary and executive functions," Supreme Court Justice B R Gavai said, hearing an unrelated plea.