Adish C. Aggarwala, a senior advocate, defended Justice Shekhar Kumar Yadav against an impeachment motion by Kapil Sibal, addressing allegations of hate speech. Aggarwala argued that judges, like other citizens, deserve freedom of expression and emphasized that voicing opinions does not justify impeachment. He criticized the motion as an attempt to intimidate the judiciary.
Today(on 23rd April),The President of the Supreme Court Bar Association urges Prime Minister Modi to amend statutes for the appointment of sitting judges to tribunals and commissions, instead of retired judges, to ensure judicial impartiality. He highlighted concerns about judges’ impartiality, recommended extending retirement age, and emphasized the need for upholding the judiciary’s independence.
