Justice B V Nagarathna emphasised that preserving the rule of law is central to democracy, stressing that courts must enforce it “without fear or favour, affection or ill will,” upholding impartial justice as their highest constitutional duty.
Former SC judge Abhay Oka said the collegium system has flaws, but any replacement must be a better alternative. He also spoke on judicial independence, media’s role, and environmental protection.
Justice A.S. Oka stressed that judges must not think about future career opportunities after taking the oath. He said such thoughts weaken their ability to perform judicial duties with honesty, independence, and integrity.
At his farewell event in Pune, former Supreme Court judge Abhay Oka said judges should take up more matters to reduce case pendency, adding that simply creating another bench won’t solve the backlog problem in courts.
Chief Justice of India D.Y. Chandrachud underscored the importance of independence among the Legislature, Executive, and Judiciary for national improvement. He addressed concerns over Prime Minister Modi’s recent visit to his home during a festival, asserting that such social interactions do not affect judicial impartiality and emphasizing the judiciary’s distinct role in governance.
A letter to CJI D.Y. Chandrachud, drafted by senior lawyers Harish Salve and Adish Agarwala, aimed to address alleged corruption in the apex court’s electoral bond decision. The AILU claims it defends the judiciary’s independence but has faced criticism for remaining silent when the government challenged constitutional fundamentals. The AILU refutes accusations against responsible lawyers and legal bodies.
