The Supreme Court of India has dismissed the allegation that it does not hear ordinary citizens. In response to a lawyer’s email claiming that the apex court only hears constitution bench matters, which have no public interest involved, the court said that it has been hearing the voice of the nation, including individuals from Kashmir, on the issue of abrogation of Article 370.
The court also emphasized the importance of constitution bench matters, which often involve interpretation of the Constitution, the foundation of the legal framework in India. The court pointed out that constitution bench matters can have a significant impact on the lives of ordinary people, such as the recent case on whether a person holding a driving licence for a light motor vehicle can legally drive a transport vehicle of a particular weight.
The court also dismissed the lawyer’s claim that the court hears matters of public interest behind the back of the people. The court said that people appear before the court in constitution bench matters through various intervention applications.
Overall, the Supreme Court has made it clear that it is committed to hearing the cases of all citizens, regardless of their social status or the nature of their case.
