“Need to safeguard judiciary from…”: 21 retired judges write to CJI DY Chandrachud

New Delhi: A collective of 21 retired judges from both the Supreme Court and various high courts have written a letter to the Chief Justice of India, expressing their concerns regarding the increasing efforts made by certain factions to weaken the judiciary. They have highlighted the deliberate use of pressure tactics, dissemination of misinformation, and public denigration as strategies employed to achieve this end.

Highlighting the elements motivated by narrow political interests and personal gains, letter written by 21 retired judges reads, "We are particularly concerned about the tactics of misinformation and the orchestration of public sentiment against the judiciary, which are not only unethical but also detrimental to the foundational principles of our democracy. The practice of selectively praising judicial decisions that align with one’s views while vehemently criticizing those that do not undermine the very essence of judicial review and the rule of law."

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21 Retired Judges write to Chief Justice of India (CJI) Dy Chandrachud

"We write to express our shared concern regarding the escalating attempts by certain factions to undermine the judiciary through calculated pressure, misinformation, and public disparagement. It has come to… pic.twitter.com/bPZ0deczI2 — ANI (@ANI) April 15, 2024

Additionally, retired judges urged the judiciary, led by the Supreme Court to fortify against such pressures and ensure that the sanctity and autonomy of our legal system are preserved. It is imperative that the judiciary remains a pillar of democracy, immune to the whims and fancies of transient political interests. 

In the conclusion, letter by retired judges reads, “We stand in solidarity with the judiciary and are prepared to support in any manner necessary to uphold the dignity, integrity, and impartiality of our judiciary.”

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- With inputs from agencies