IAS centre head in the soup over judiciary remarks
A petition filed by advocate Kamlesh Manowliya referred to a controversial YouTube video titled '
versus judge, who is powerful', wherein Divyakirti discussed "jugaad" (informal arrangements) in relation to judicial appointments and the collegium system.
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