If those in power are angry, so be it, do not hesitate in taking the right decision, Justice Nagarathna’s strong message to the judges: – ..

News India Live, Digital Desk: Justice Nagarathna in his speech emphasized that the greatest quality of a judge is his independence. He said that the judiciary should work above any external pressure or political gains and losses.

1. “Don’t Worry About Power”

Justice Nagarathna stated clearly:

Fearlessness: Judges should not worry about whether their decision will upset the people in power or not.

Career obsession: He warned that if a judge changes a decision out of fear that it will stop his promotion or put him on the government’s ‘dislike list’, then he is not doing justice to his post.

Juridical Religion: “We must abide by our oath, which is our ‘Judicial Dharma’, no matter what the consequences may be on our careers,” he said.

2. The smallest but most powerful word: “NO”

In the context of temptations and pressures he said something very practical: “The shortest word and shortest sentence in the English language ‘NO’ Is. Whenever you are faced with any temptation or undue influence, just say these words. This will keep your mind and future clear forever.”

3. Strong attack on ‘bulldozer justice’

During the lecture he also commented on the swift actions (such as house demolition) taken by the executive without naming names:

He said that if the administration demolishes the house of an accused without legal process and without a court trial, then it itself takes on the role of a ‘judge’.

it Constitutional Scheme It’s like the collapse of. Providing justice is the job only of the courts, not of the police or administration.

4. Reaction in the legal world

This statement of Justice Nagarathna is being highly appreciated in the judicial world. Experts believe that at a time when questions are often raised on the independence of the judiciary, this statement of a sitting Supreme Court judge is going to boost the morale of the lower court and high court judges.