Former Chief Justice of India B R Gavai said judges must exercise restraint while pronouncing verdicts, as even light remarks are often taken out of context. He stressed that judges should decide cases strictly on facts, law, and the Constitution, not public approval.
The Orissa High Court criticized the State for unlawfully demolishing a community centre, labeling it “bulldozer justice.” The Court ordered Rs 10 lakh in compensation for violating citizens’ rights, emphasizing the erosion of legal legitimacy and the necessity of adhering to judicial processes. It affirmed the importance of due process in state actions.