"Supreme Court Responds to Lawyer's Comment: Focus on Justice, Not Divinity"
In a significant ruling this week, the Supreme Court of India, presided over by Justices M M Sundresh and K Vinod Chandran, made a remarkable statement during a case hearing regarding a temple in Uttar Pradesh. The case, which has been the subject of much debate, saw one of the counsels seeking to withdraw from the case, alleging that their client was not cooperating and had accused lawyers of influencing or "fixing" judges through unethical means.
During the proceedings, the counsel expressed their belief in viewing judges as divine entities. In response, Justice Sundresh firmly stated, "Don't see God in us. Please see God in justice." This statement served as a clear reminder that judges should not be treated as divine beings but that faith should rest in the justice system itself.
The bench, in acknowledging the counsel's request, granted their withdrawal from the case, emphasizing the importance of integrity and the sanctity of the judicial process over misplaced reverence toward individual judges.
This ruling underscores the Supreme Court’s stance that the judiciary must be respected for its function and fairness, not idolized as divine entities. The remark made by the Court on Friday serves as a powerful reminder of the importance of upholding the principles of justice and maintaining the integrity of the legal system.
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[2] Live Law. (2023, March 10). Supreme Court discharges lawyer from temple case after counsel alleges judicial misconduct. Retrieved from https://www.livelaw.in/top-stories/supreme-court-discharges-lawyer-from-temple-case-after-counsel-alleges-judicial-misconduct-170434
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- In the realm of general-news, the Supreme Court of India's stance on maintaining judicial integrity and rejecting divine reverence was a significant development in politics and crime-and-justice.
- The supreme ruling that discharged a lawyer from a temple case, where allegations of judicial misconduct were made, emphasizes the importance of upholding justice in the face of potential crime-and-justice concerns, within the context of India's political landscape.
