judicial conduct
Supreme Court Justice Warns Against Overturning Verdicts When Judges Change: Protecting Judicial Independence in India
Dec 01, 2025 02:39 am CST
Supreme Court Justice BV Nagarathna has expressed concern over the growing trend of judgments being overturned when judges change office, emphasizing that verdicts must be respected regardless of judicial transitions. Speaking at an international convention, she stressed that judicial independence requires judgments to endure through time, highlighting recent controversial cases where Supreme Court benches have reversed previous decisions.
Viral Video: Jharkhand High Court Judge and Lawyer Clash Leads to Contempt Case
Oct 17, 2025 09:08 pm CST
A heated exchange between Justice Rajesh Kumar and lawyer Mahesh Tiwari during live-streamed Jharkhand High Court proceedings has resulted in a criminal contempt case. The confrontation began during a hearing about a widow's electricity disconnection and escalated when Tiwari intervened, claiming judges shouldn't humiliate advocates. The viral courtroom incident will be heard on November 11.