A bench comprising Chief Justice Surya Kant and Justice Joymalya Bagchi observed that the OM, aimed at implementing the court’s earlier verdict, could not be challenged separately. “Since the Office Memorandum was meant to implement an SC judgment, the challenge was effectively against the judgment itself,” the bench said.
“Be ready for exemplary costs. We know the design behind this,” Chief Justice Surya Kant warned. “Can one challenge a judgment by a writ petition? It is just for media consumption,” the bench added. Following the warning of potential exemplary costs, Ramesh withdrew his plea.
