"We may have to form Bench for Karnataka matters," quips CJI NV Ramana after State seeks urgent hearing of mining case

The CJI made this sarcastic remark after Solicitor General Tushar Mehta sought urgent listing of a case relating to compensation for those affected by mining in the State.

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The large number cases coming to the Supreme Court from Karnataka prompted Chief Justice of India NV Ramana to sarcastically remark on Wednesday that a special bench would need to be constituted for matters from the State.

Supreme Court of India

Karnataka

Solicitor General Tushar Mehta

Chief Justice of India NV Ramana

Mining Case