Justice Mehta asked what budgetary allocation has Maneka Gandhi, as a former Union minister, helped in getting to eradicate the stray dog problem.
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Supreme Court Slams Maneka Gandhi for 'Contempt' Over Stray Dog Remarks

  • The Supreme Court criticized former Union Minister Maneka Gandhi for her remarks against apex court orders on the stray dog issue, calling it 'contempt of court'.
  • A bench of Justice Vikram Nath, Justice Sandeep Mehta, and Justice NV Anjaria stated that Gandhi made 'all kinds of comments' against everyone without thinking.
  • Justice Nath remarked that while Ajmal Kasab did not commit contempt, Maneka Gandhi has, highlighting the seriousness of her statements.
  • The court questioned Gandhi's lawyer about her client's remarks and body language, and her contribution as a former Union Minister to solving the stray dog problem.
  • Maneka Gandhi had previously stated that Supreme Court judges did 'disservice' to the nation by ordering the removal of stray dogs, arguing against a coercive approach.

Why It Matters: Supreme Court strongly rebukes Maneka Gandhi for contemptuous remarks regarding its stray dog orders.

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