Former Supreme Court Justice Abhay S. Oka, in his first interview after retirement, criticised the transfer of the stray dog case from Justice Pardiwala’s bench, stressing that even the Chief Justice has no authority to ask any bench to modify its order.
The Delhi High Court cautioned against frequent case transfers, warning of potential long-term harm to judges’ careers and questioning the fairness and integrity of the judiciary. Emphasizing the need for solid evidence to justify transfers, the court rejected a transfer petition and imposed a fine, underscoring the commitment to judicial fairness and integrity.