CJ: under the rules, the chief justice takes a... ... 'Industry' Definition Reference : Live Updates From Supreme Court 9-Judge Bench Hearing
CJ: under the rules, the chief justice takes a call
AG: he takes a call and then a 5 judge bench is constituted which makes a reference to the 7 judges. when 7 judges make a stamp of approval, [the matter came to be referred to 9 judges]
I don't know if that part of the referral process needs to halt mylords. the only issue is what is the scope
CJ: proceed on premises that there is a reference to 9 judges and we have to examine bangalore water supply
Update: 2026-03-17 06:19 GMT