Former Supreme Court judge Justice Abhay S Oka emphasizes the judiciary’s crucial role in protecting fundamental rights. He warns that the executive often overreaches, and only courts can ensure actions remain within the law and Constitution.
Justice Abhay Oka, in his retirement speech, criticized the Supreme Court’s emphasis on the Chief Justice while advocating for democratic reform and greater attention to trial courts. He emphasized the need for transparency and collaboration among judges, highlighting the challenges faced by lower courts and expressing hope for change under the new Chief Justice, BR Gavai.