The Supreme Court declined a PIL seeking action against BJP MP Nishikant Dubey for allegedly criticizing the CJI and SC. The bench stated it would issue a short order explaining the dismissal. Another PIL concerning tourist safety in J&K after the Pahalgam attack was also dismissed, with the court criticizing the petitioner's motives and accusing him of seeking publicity.
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