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Defending the collegium's decision to appoint advocate Lekshmana Chandra Victoria Gowri appointment as a judge of the Madras high court, Chief Justice DY Chandrachud has said one should not be 'cold calling' individuals merely for views they may have held as lawyers.
Gowri’s appointment was criticised by lawyers and legal experts as she has made offensive comments about Christians and Muslims on platforms linked to the RSS.
The Supreme Court on Monday agreed to hear on February 10, a plea against the appointment of Advocate Lekshmana Chandra Victoria Gowri as an additional judge of the Madras High Court.
Advocate Lekshmana Chandra Victoria Gowri, whose appointment has been challenged in the Supreme Court, will take oath as a judge of the Madras High Court at 10.35 a.m. on Tuesday. The apex court is also scheduled to hear a plea on Tuesday ...