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.

"MP's remarks show ignorance about the role of the constitutional courts and the duties and obligations bestowed on them under the Constitution," said the Supreme Court in a strongly worded order.

The Supreme Court said it is of the firm opinion that "courts are not as fragile as flowers to wither and wilt under such ludicrous statements".

The Supreme Court was hearing a plea seeking direction to initiate suo motu contempt case against Nishikant Dubey ...