Gowri’s elevation has been the centre of controversy ever since her name was recommended by the Supreme Court collegium on January 17. Lawyers highlighted disparaging comments she had made about Christians and Muslims to argue that she is unfit to be made a judge. However, with the swearing-in ceremony concluded and the court refusing to interfere, Justice Gowri’s appointment is secure, for now.
Gowri, a lawyer from Tamil Nadu, was recommended for a Madras High Court judgeship by the Supreme Court collegium, comprising the chief justice of India and two senior-most Supreme Court judges. After that, it was pointed out on social media that Gowri was the National General Secretary of the Bharatiya Janata Party women’s wing. Then on January 30, Article 14 reported about Gowri’s interviews and writings where she had made derogatory comments about Christians and Muslims.
by Umang Poddar
07/02/2023