21 retired SC, HC judges write to CJI against attempts to 'undermine' judiciary
Supreme Court and high courts penned a letter to the Chief Justice of India, expressing deep concerns over what they perceive as mounting efforts to erode the credibility and independence of the judiciary. In their missive, the retired justices address the «escalating attempts by certain factions to undermine the judiciary through calculated pressure, misinformation, and public disparagement,» highlighting the gravity of the situation at hand.
«These critics are motivated by narrow political interests and personal gains and are striving to erode public confidence in the judicial system,» they said.
Though the retired judges, including four from the Supreme Court, did not specify the incidents which prompted them to write to the CJI, their letter came amid a war of words between the ruling BJP and opposition parties over the actions against some opposition leaders in corruption cases.
With affected leaders and their parties moving courts to seek relief, the BJP has often accused them of using judicial decisions selectively and cited any lack of relief for several arrested leaders to rebut the opposition's criticism.
The retired judges, including justices (retired) Deepak Verma, Krishna Murari, Dinesh Maheshwari and M R Shah, accused the critics of having insidious methods with clear attempts to sway judicial processes by casting aspersions on the integrity of courts and the judges.
«Such actions not only disrespect the sanctity of our judiciary but also pose a direct challenge to the principles of fairness and
