"Clear case of contempt of court and violation of Constitution": Congress Gen Sec KC Venugopal takes a dig at Nishikant Dubey over 'controversial' remark

Venugopal further stated that this could not be taken lightly and was a serious attack on the judiciary.

Speaking to ANI, the Congress General Secretary said "It is a clear case of contempt of court, violation of Constitution... This cannot be taken lightly. A serious allegation has been made by a member of Parliament against the Chief Justice of India... It is a serious direct attack on the judiciary..."

He further stated that action should be taken by the Speaker and the Court.

"The Speaker and the Court should take action... They are trying to threaten the judiciary..." he further added.

Meanwhile, JMM spokesperson Manoj Pandey said that the dictatorship in the country has reached such a level where a Parliamentarian is now seen challenging the courts.

JMM spokesperson on Saturday urged the judiciary to take action against Dubey while calling Godda MP's remark "unfortunate".

Speaking to ANI, Pandey said, "The dictatorship in the nation has reached such a level that now a member of parliament is challenging the court...Are these people more learned than the judges? Will they do anything in the darkness of the majority, and will the courts stay silent?... When the courts give decisions in their favour, they say that the judiciary is the third pillar of democracy."

"The court should take action against him. This is very unfortunate," he added.

AIMIM chief Asaduddin Owaisi also criticised Dubey's remarks and alleged that BJP members had become so radicalised that they were now threatening the judiciary.

"You people (BJP) are tubelights...threatening the court in such a way. Do you even know what Article 142 is? It was framed by BR Ambedkar," Owaisi said while referencing the Constitutional provision that empowers the Supreme Court to deliver complete justice in any matter before it. (ANI)