‘Judges are Not Superhumans, Healthy, Constructive Criticism Welcome’: Punjab and Haryana HC in Contempt Case

The Punjab and Haryana High Court stresses the significance of constructive criticism for democratic dialogue and judicial improvement. It dropped criminal contempt proceedings against a citizen, recognizing the backlog of cases and the citizen’s desperation for justice. The Court emphasized the need for a measured approach to contempt jurisdiction and encouraged citizen engagement with the judicial system.