Supreme Court Justice B.V. Nagarathna said judges must honour their oath and judicial dharma even when unpopular decisions risk their elevation or extensions. She stressed that judicial review must balance transformative constitutionalism with the basic structure through courts.
Former Supreme Court judge Justice Abhay S Oka said judges are guided only by the Constitution and law, rejecting any ‘divine’ or external influence in delivering verdicts. He stressed that every judicial decision must strictly stand the test of constitutional principles and legal reasoning.
Prashant Bhushan, representing the NGO CJAR, criticized Justice Yadav for his comments at a VHP event, claiming they undermine judicial impartiality and erode public trust. The letter requests an in-house inquiry and highlights concerns about the judge’s remarks targeting Muslims, advocating for the Uniform Civil Code, and violating judicial ethics.
