The appointment of Laxman Chandra Victoria Gauri, a lawyer, as an Additional Judge of the Madras High Court has generated huge controversy as some lawyers of the Madras High Court have opposed her appointment. The petitioner lawyers in their plea referred to certain speeches made by the advocate and termed them as hate speeches. His alleged closeness with the BJP has also drawn criticism.
The Supreme Court on Tuesday declined to entertain petitions challenging the appointment of advocate Victoria Gauri as an additional judge of the Madras High Court, while the lawyer assumed office at a function held almost simultaneously with the apex court hearing. Sworn in.
This controversy can be seen as another example of the need for reform in the appointment of judges in the country. Listen.