“People who claim courts are on vacation should recognize the court’s work during these periods. It also involves sacrifices from the judges’ families.” Solicitor General Tushar Mehta
NEW DELHI: After a seven-week summer break, the Supreme Court of India resumed on July 8 and has already delivered several judgments. On Tuesday, a bench led by Chief Justice of India DY Chandrachud issued three consecutive judgments.
Following the judgments, Solicitor General Tushar Mehta remarked,
“People who claim courts are on vacation should recognize the court’s work during these periods. It also involves sacrifices from the judges’ families.”
During the break, a vacation bench comprising Justices Dipankar Datta and SC Sharma allowed former Jharkhand Chief Minister Hemant Soren to withdraw his case challenging his arrest in a money laundering case.
Justice Sharma emphasized,
“Despite our efforts, some believe judges work only a few hours. These critics are part of the system. Every case involves delay condonation. Those who criticize should note that we work tirelessly, even during vacations.”
Justice BR Gavai added,
“Critics don’t realize that we work through Saturdays and Sundays. We also prepare for functions and conferences. Thanks to iPads, we can read documents during flights.”
Senior Advocate Kapil Sibal agreed, saying,
“It is the toughest job in the country.” Solicitor General Mehta, appearing before Justice Gavai, noted,
“Only those who are completely unaware criticize.”
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