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.
Former CJI Sanjiv Khanna highlights that while judicial verdicts impact society, responsible news reporting can influence public opinion, shape perspectives, and change the way people think and behave.
