As the judiciary increasingly comes under criticism, would an impartial jury trial by laypersons be desirable? They would be the very embodiment of equity and allow for a more open system of justice.
The growing and steady barrage of ad hominem public attacks on sitting senior judges reveal how the Supreme Court has become an arena for target practice by politicians and opportunists from within and outside.
We are law students of various law schools. As students of law, we are taught in our class rooms that the independence of the judiciary is of utmost importance in protecting the pillars of a democracy.
The Andhra Pradesh High Court yesterday directed the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) to probe social media posts against judges and the judiciary.
It is well settled that a citizen while exercising right under Article 19(1) is entitled to make a fair criticism of a judge, judiciary and its functioning. However, the right under Article 19(1) is subject to restriction under clause (2) of Article 19.
Courts have often shown their patriarchal mindsets while dealing with rape cases. A balance between the concerns of the victim and the rights of the accused would serve reformatory justice better.