Supreme Court Judge Warns Against Overturning Judgments Due to Judge Changes
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Supreme Court Judge Justice BV Nagarathna expressed concern over the trend of judgments being overturned by succeeding benches, citing the importance of maintaining the integrity of the judiciary. Speaking at the International Convention on the Independence of the Judiciary, Justice Nagarathna emphasized that judgments should not be reversed solely because the judges who authored them have changed or retired. She stressed that the independence of the judiciary is protected not only through written judgments but also through the personal conduct of judges, who must be perceived as impartial and beyond suspicion. The judge's comments come amid a growing trend of overturned judgments in the Supreme Court, with a recent case involving a ₹19,000-crore deal between JSW Steel Ltd and Bhushan Power and Steel Ltd. The Supreme Court has expressed concern over this trend, stating that it undermines the sanctity and finality of judicial verdicts. In a recent ruling, the court emphasized the importance of maintaining the conclusiveness of judicial orders, which ensures the resolution of disputes and upholds the rule of law. Justice Nagarathna's remarks highlight the need for the legal fraternity and governance framework to respect judgments and avoid overturning them solely due to changes in judges. The judge's comments have sparked a renewed debate on the importance of judicial independence and the need to maintain the integrity of the judiciary.
