Former Supreme Court judge Justice Abhay S. Oka responded to Sanjeev Sanyal’s remark, saying that criticism of the judiciary is acceptable, but one must show proof that court orders have actually hindered development or violated the Constitution, not make sweeping claims.
Mumbai: Supreme Court Judge Abhay Oka has strongly criticized the Maharashtra government for not providing basic infrastructure to the judiciary. He pointed out that the situation in neighboring Karnataka is very different. Justice Oka, who was earlier a judge in the Bombay High Court and later the Chief Justice of Karnataka High Court before being elevated to the Supreme Court, made these remarks at the Ashok Desai Memorial Lecture.
The Punjab and Haryana High Court stresses the significance of constructive criticism for democratic dialogue and judicial improvement. It dropped criminal contempt proceedings against a citizen, recognizing the backlog of cases and the citizen’s desperation for justice. The Court emphasized the need for a measured approach to contempt jurisdiction and encouraged citizen engagement with the judicial system.
