In Brief
In this Special Leave Petition, the Supreme Court addressed concerns raised by amici curiae (friends of the court) who had been appointed to assist in the proceedings. The petitioners had communicated matters to the amici that caused them apprehension about their independence. The Court clarified that amici curiae are appointed solely to assist the Court on the case itself, not to favour any particular petitioner. The Court reaffirmed its faith in their intellectual integrity and asked them to continue their assistance. The matter remained part-heard and was adjourned for further hearing.
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