Lawyers urge Prez against appointment of Victoria Gowri as MHC judge

The advocates have flagged the ‘hate speeches’ made by Gowri against the religious minorities, namely Muslims and Christians.

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Updated:2nd Feb, 2023 at 7:51 PM

CHENNAI: A group of 21 senior lawyers on Thursday petitioned President Droupadi Murmu and the Chief Justice of India DY Chandrachud urging not to accept the Supreme Court collegium's January 17 recommendation to appoint advocate Victoria Gowri as Madras High Court judge.

The advocates have flagged the ‘hate speeches’ made by Gowri against the religious minorities, namely Muslims and Christians.

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Lawyers urge Prez against appointment of Victoria Gowri as MHC judge

The advocates have flagged the ‘hate speeches’ made by Gowri against the religious minorities, namely Muslims and Christians.

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