Supreme Court Establishes Guidelines for Proper Criticism of Judiciary in Contempt Case

Nov 20, 2025 01:17 am CST

The Supreme Court of India has clarified its stance on judicial criticism, stating that while criticism of the judiciary is acceptable, it must avoid sweeping allegations. In a case involving social activist Pardeep Sharma, who made allegations against Punjab and Haryana High Court judges, the Court emphasized the importance of constructive criticism while accepting Sharma's unconditional apology in the contempt proceedings.