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Prominent public figure Prashant Bhushan accused a judge of politically motivated “dog-whistling” in a controversial tweet. His critics attribute this to his history of judicial criticism and losing public interest litigations. The debate raises questions about judicial integrity and the need for respectful critique. Bhushan’s conduct may lead to potential contempt proceedings, provoking concerns about free speech.
Madras High Court Judge, Justice N. Anand Venkatesh, publicly critiqued his own judgment, acknowledging errors and calling for reconsideration during a lecture organized by the Madras Bar Association. Emphasizing the importance of learning from mistakes, he highlighted the need for a collective commitment to rectifying errors and personal biases in judicial proceedings.
Yesterday(on 18th March),The Madras High Court upheld the suspension of former additional district judge A Rajasekaran for participating in a controversial conference call with the prime accused in a murder case, former Kanchi seer, Shankaracharya Jayendra Saraswathi. The decision dismissed Rajasekaran’s petition and emphasized the seriousness of the charges, resulting in his dismissal from service.
The Delhi High Court uncovered a lawyer’s forgery of a bail order, prompting a judicial uproar. Justice Swarana Kanta Sharma initiated a case against the breach of legal trust, directing a police complaint. The Court is implementing stringent verification processes to ensure the authenticity of judicial documents, aiming to uphold integrity and trust in the judicial system.