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“21 retired judges criticized the attempts to weaken the judiciary by writing a letter to the Chief Justice.”

21 retired judges criticized the attempts to weaken the judiciary by writing a letter to the Chief Justice."

“On Monday, April 15, 21 retired judges from the Supreme Court and High Courts of India highlighted attempts by certain groups to weaken the judiciary by writing a letter to the Chief Justice of India, Dipak Misra.”

“The top court’s four justices and 17 judges from high courts are among the signatories.””The top court’s four justices and 17 judges from high courts are among the signatories.”

In the letter to the CJI, the judges expressed concern about the policy of misinformation and stoking public sentiments against the judiciary. They said, “It is a trend to selectively praise judicial decisions that align with certain viewpoints, while criticizing decisions that do not weaken the essence of judicial review and the rule of law.”

The judges said that attempts are being made to influence judicial processes by questioning the honesty of courts and judges. They stated in a document titled “The Need for Protection of the Judiciary,” “Such actions not only undermine the integrity of our judiciary but also present a direct challenge to the principles of justice and impartiality, which judges have sworn to uphold as guardians of the law, against undue pressures.”

It’s mentioned that these elements, motivated by narrow political interests and personal gains, are attempting to undermine public trust. The article states, “The strategies adopted by these groups are highly troubling – ranging from dissemination of unsubstantiated principles to involvement in both overt and covert efforts to influence judicial outcomes.”

Retired justices urged the judiciary, led by the Supreme Court, to strengthen against such pressures and ensure the integrity and autonomy of the legal system. They emphasized the need for the judiciary to remain free from momentary political interests and continue as a pillar of democracy.

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