Solicitor General's Naxalite Remark Sparks Heated Debate in Supreme Court

A remark by Solicitor General Tushar Mehta comparing the constitutional law-making process with Naxalite ideology set off a heated debate in the Supreme Court. The exchange occurred during an ongoing hearing, with Mr. Mehta seeking to underline that legislation is the prerogative of Parliament.

According to the Solicitor General, the Constitution assigns the task of making laws to Parliament, and this is the only legitimate route. He stated that law-making cannot be carried out according to the ideas of Naxalites, drawing a sharp distinction between the parliamentary process and the path advocated by the banned extremist movement.

Mr. Mehta later sought to clarify his position, explaining that his intention was only to convey that the law-making process is done by Parliament. "That is the Constitutional way, and that is not what Naxalites want," he said.

The remarks prompted a strong reaction in the courtroom, with the debate underscoring the sensitivity of invoking Naxalism in the context of legislative and constitutional processes. The hearing continued amid the exchange.