Supreme Court Justice Dipankar Datta said the Collegium did not always protect judges who showed courage and integrity in the past. He warned that lack of protection may discourage judges from choosing ethics over career growth.
Senior Advocate Mukul Rohatgi said the Indian legal system now treats litigation like a war, with lawyers rarely conceding even an inch. Speaking at the Supreme Court Bar Association conference, he urged stronger mediation and rethinking dispute resolution mechanisms.
