Prime Minister Narendra Modi's recent visit to Chief Justice DY Chandrachud's residence for Ganpati Puja has sparked controversy and criticism from opposition parties, particularly the Shiv Sena (UBT) and the Nationalist Congress Party (NCP). Leaders like Sanjay Raut have expressed concerns about the potential conflict of interest, suggesting that Modi's relationship with the CJI may undermine the judiciary's credibility, especially as the Supreme Court is hearing cases involving the Maharashtra government. Eminent lawyer Prashant Bhushan condemned the meeting as a violation of judicial conduct, while Indira Jaising highlighted the threat to the separation of powers between the judiciary and the executive. Despite these criticisms, some BJP leaders defended the visit, arguing that it is a cultural gesture. The opposition's apprehensions center around the integrity of the judicial process in light of ongoing cases against the ruling party. As the political climate intensifies, the implications of this visit on the judiciary's independence remain a focal point of discussion.