NEW DELHI: The Supreme Court of India has made a significant observation, stating that no place in India should be referred to as "Pakistan," as such remarks are against the country's integrity. This observation came in connection with the controversial comments made by Karnataka High Court Judge V Sreesananda.

The judge faced criticism after a video surfaced in which he made inappropriate remarks toward a woman lawyer during a court hearing. The judge's comment implied that the lawyer had intimate knowledge of the opposing party, going so far as to say she could "even reveal the color of his underwear."

A Supreme Court bench comprising Chief Justice D Y Chandrachud, along with Justices Sanjiv Khanna, B R Gavai, Suryakant and Hrishikesh Roy, expressed serious concern over the remarks, which were seen as offensive toward a specific community and gender.

However, after Justice Sreesananda expressed his regret for the remarks in the Karnataka High Court, the Supreme Court decided to close the case. Attorney General R. Venkataramani and Solicitor General Tushar Mehta both argued that the matter should not be prolonged further in the interest of upholding the dignity of the judiciary.

With the apology from the judge and considering the broader interests of justice, the Supreme Court put an end to the proceedings.