Fair criticism fine, not baseless allegations against judges: Supreme Court
Times of India·4h ago·Neutral
What Happened
India's Supreme Court clarified that fair criticism of judges is permissible, but baseless allegations are unacceptable. The court reprimanded a Maharashtra lawyer for making reckless accusations against a Bombay High Court judge. The judgment distinguishes between legitimate judicial scrutiny and unfounded aspersions, reinforcing judicial standards and professional conduct expectations.
Key Entities
Supreme Court of IndiaBombay High CourtMaharashtra lawyerJudicial conduct