On Monday, Justice Uday Umesh Lalit said that if the people feel that the judge has gone wrong, then they have the right to criticize it for a viewpoint, but the criticism of judges and courts must stay within bounds.
He said, “We are ultimately public servants. Whatever we decide is for the public good. The public has the right to see whether our judgments are up to the expectations of society or not.” He added that “At the same time, there must be a line that must be drawn. If people feel that a judge has gone wrong in taking a viewpoint, they must be criticised. Any criticism is a pointer that even the judiciary can do some course corrections. It is a healthy sign in any democracy, but that criticism should be within bounds.”
