High Courts Are Expected to Be Guardians of District Judiciary: Supreme Court Tells HCs to Avoid Harsh Remarks on Trial Judges

The Supreme Court of India set aside a Calcutta High Court order cancelling eight-year-old bail, calling it a perverse and illegal use of revisional powers. It said High Courts must act as guardians and avoid disparaging remarks against judicial officers.

Kerala High Court Removes Remarks Against CM Pinarayi Vijayan in ADGP Ajith Kumar Corruption Case

The Kerala High Court struck down critical remarks made against CM Pinarayi Vijayan and ruled that proceedings against ADGP Ajith Kumar were initiated without mandatory legal sanction. The court corrected procedural errors and sent the case back to the pre-cognizance stage.

Delhi HC Deletes Own Remarks Against Judge Who Issued Warrant on Cop, Cites SC Warning

Delhi High Court expunges its harsh comments against a sessions judge for issuing a warrant against a senior cop. Court cites Supreme Court’s caution on making remarks that harm judicial careers.