A ruling by a two-member Supreme Court Bench against “judicial over-reach” and the subsequent remarks by Chief Justice of India Justice K.G. Balakrishan have given rise to a controversy at the bar and in the country.

The people do not know what to make of it and how it will affect them.

There are many strands involved in this vital issue. To let the readers reach an informed conclusion, The Tribune has started a wide-spectrum debate on the issue.

An article by Fali S. Nariman, “Judges vs judges: Are they like emperors?” appears on the editorial page today. More articles by eminent advocates and experts will follow.

— H. K. Dua, Editor-in-Chief