“One of the lowest points in the history of court”,Chandrachud J. on Sr. Vikas Singh’s ‘slip of tongue’

It had seemed during the last hearing that the Court had let it pass, but today, it was not to be. Senior Advocate Vikas Singh’s use of the word ‘bloody’ during the hearing in BCCI case had irked the Court during the last hearing..When Singh referred to that ‘slip of tongue’ in today’s hearing, Justice Chandrachud reacted in very strong words. The Senior Counsel said,.“During the last hearing, I was not able to make submissions. I had apologised profusely. It was a slip of the tongue.”.Justice Chandrachud, however, vehemently disagreed. He said,.“It marks one of the lowest points in the history of Supreme Court.”.Singh then retorted saying that,.“It is because your lordships do not want to hear me.”.Chandrachud J., otherwise calm and patient, appeared visibly agitated by the Senior Counsel’s submissions and the excuse given by him, referring to the episode as a low point in the history of the court..Meanwhile, the BCCI case also witnessed some interesting developments. The Court has now given the central government and the State Cricket Associations the liberty to suggest names to be considered for membership to the interim committee of administrators..The Court has also permitted BCCI to submit names of three persons who could be considered for representing the apex cricket body at the Executive Committee meeting of International Cricket Council, which will be held in February..The case will now be heard on January 30 at 3 pm..Image courtesy:.Vikas Singh