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Trial by timeline : Why are judges being judged
Judges face increasing online attacks and public distrust fueled by social media, turning legal disagreement into personal persecution. This undermines judicial independence and public faith, essential for a functioning democracy. Reckless criticism, not reasoned debate, threatens the justice system's integrity.
Saurabh Malik
Chandigarh
‘All the Lordships left in 1947’? — The philosophy of address
#Benchmark: The address “My Lord” in courtroom, when spoken voluntarily and consciously, need not echo subservience to empire. It can also signify reverence for the ideal that justice represents — not the person who wields it, but the principle he or she must serve
Saurabh Malik
Benchmark
Punjab & Haryana High Court sets rules on amicable settlements and quashing convictions
Everything you need to know about High Court's verdict on power to quash convictions on compromise
Saurabh Malik
Punjab
‘Dead marriages’: Punjab and Haryana High Court rules no point in forcing reunions
The observation came in a case involving a marital dispute lingering for more than 17 years
Saurabh Malik