Row over transfer of Delhi HC judge after BJP leaders pulled up for hate speech

The Congress on Thursday described a Delhi High Court judge's transfer amid violence in the capital territory as a "hit and run" move meant to protect BJP leaders accused of making hate speeches. The government soon hit back.

Ravi Shankar Prasad, the central law minister, said the transfer of Justice S Muralidhar to the Punjab and Haryana High Court was "routine" and based on a recommendation from the Supreme Court collegium.