A political controversy has erupted in India following Prime Minister Narendra Modi's visit to Chief Justice of India DY Chandrachud's residence for Ganesh Puja. Opposition leaders, including Sanjay Raut and prominent lawyers like Indira Jaisingh and Prashant Bhushan, criticized the meeting, arguing it compromises the judiciary's independence and raises questions about judicial impartiality. They have called for the Chief Justice to recuse himself from any case involving the government, particularly the ongoing Shiv Sena faction dispute. The BJP defended the visit, emphasizing it was a cultural event and not a breach of protocol. Meanwhile, West Bengal police have booked a man for circulating fake news to defame the Chief Justice, highlighting ongoing tensions around the judiciary's public perception. The incident underscores the delicate balance between the judiciary and the executive in India.