What did the Supreme Court say in its recent judgment?

♤ The court said that judges should not peddle individual perceptions and notions of justice.

A judge’s solemn pledge has to remain embedded to Constitution and the laws.

♤ The apex court said if a judge considered himself or herself a “candle of hope” and took decisions under the influence of such a notion, it might do more harm than good to the society.

♤ While using the power one has to bear in mind that ‘discipline’ and ‘restriction’ are the two

basic golden virtues within which a judge functions as per the Supreme Court.