Lawyers letter to CJI: Over 600 prominent lawyers, including Harish Salve, Manan Kumar Mishra, Adish Agarwala, Chetan Mittal, Pinky Anand, Hitesh Jain, Ujjwala Pawar, Uday Holla, and Swaroopama Chaturvedi, have collectively penned a letter to the Chief Justice of India (CJI), expressing concern over attempts to undermine the judiciary’s integrity.
In a letter to CJI DY Chandrachud, the lawyers flagged their concerns over attempts by a “vested interest group” to influence the judiciary. The lawyers claimed that the group is employing pressure tactics to influence judicial outcomes, particularly in cases involving political figures and corruption allegations. These actions, they argue, pose a significant threat to the democratic fabric and the trust placed in judicial processes.
The lawyers also highlighted several concerning methods, including the propagation of false narratives about a so-called ‘golden era’ of the judiciary, aimed at discrediting current proceedings and undermining public confidence in the courts.
“It's troubling to see some lawyers defend politicians by the day, and then try to influence judges through the media at night. Implying that the courts in the past were easier to influence shakes the public's trust in them,” the letter to CJI read.
The group of lawyers highlighted that certain tactics utilised involve selectively criticising or applauding court rulings according to their political motives, labeling it as a “my way or the highway” strategy. “There is a clear “My way or the highway” approach at work – any decision they agree with is hailed but any decision: they-·disagree with is trashed, smeared and disregarded. This cherry picking has been visible in very recent judgments too,” they said.
The letter highlighted that the group was peddling an entire theory of “bench fixing”. “They have also concocted an entire theory of 'bench fixing' – which is not just disrespectful and contemptuous – it's an attack on the honour and dignity of our courts. At times, it also leads to slanderous attacks and insinuations on respected judges. They have also stooped to the level of comparing our courts to those countries where there is no rule of law and accusing our judicial institutions with unfair practices. These aren't just criticisms; they are direct attacks meant to damage the public's trust in our judiciary and threaten the fair application of our laws,” they said.
They also expressed concerns over political flip-flopping and said, “It is strange to see politicians accuse someone of corruption and then defend them in court. If the court's decision doesn't go their way, they quickly criticise the courts inside the court as well as through the media. This two-faced behaviour is harmful to the respect a common man should have for our legal system.”
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