India, May 8 -- The Supreme Court on Thursday came down heavily on Bharatiya Janata Party MP Nishikant Dubey, calling his recent remarks against the apex court and its judges "highly irresponsible" and reflect a penchant to attract attention by casting aspersions on the court and judges.

A bench comprising Chief Justice of India Sanjiv Khanna and Justice Sanjay Kumar was hearing a plea filed by advocate Vishal Tiwari seeking suo motu criminal contempt proceedings against Nishikant Dubey and to register FIRs against hate speeches made by political leaders in the context of the Waqf Amendment Act 2025.

"MP's remarks show ignorance about the role of the constitutional courts and the duties and obligations bestowed on them under the Constit...