All’s not well with India’s top court

T he press conference convened by the four judges of the top court last month in India, to express their unhappiness due to the mismanagement of the Supreme Court was not only unusual, but a worrying action. Although it is their prerogative, this act has invited accusations from different corners. This revolt made some upheavals, which could have been sorted out within the four walls of the top court. The mutiny should not have been brought to the street.

Some political leaders tried to fish in the troubled waters and met senior judges. Whatever the benefits political parties envisaged out of this chaos, the judges should have avoided confabulations with political leaders. On the other hand, the allegations of the judges about the anomalies in the Supreme Court should be looked into with all seriousness and immediately find a solution to stop further prevarication in this highly sensitive issue.

On January 15, the Honourable Chief Justice of India, Dipak Misra had a meeting with all four rebels and tried to sort out their issues. The court’s business seems to be back on track now. Nevertheless, it appears the matter is still unresolved, hanging in the air, that gives us a sense of understanding that all is not well in the top court.

Supreme Court of India is one of the main pillars of Indian democracy. It is the ultimate resolving institution of all issues for all Indians — from birth to death. The people of India have faith and high regard for the top court. India’s judicial system should continue its function without any discrimination, disparity and deliver unbiased judgment. It is the responsibility of the judges to ensure that in future such implausible occurrence does not take place. Judges should learn to uphold the Supreme Court’s eminence.