- Concerns about the Prime Minister’s visit to the Chief Justice of India’s residence for Ganesh Puja were discussed in public platforms.
- “Restatement of Values of Judicial Life,” a document adopted by the Supreme Court in 1997.
- It is a 16-point guide that outlines expected conduct for judges to maintain public trust in judicial impartiality.
- It emphasises any act by a judge, in either a personal or official capacity, which undermines this perception must be avoided.
- Judges are urged to practice aloofness consistent with the dignity of their office.
- The relationship between the judiciary and executive should be “correct, not cordial,” to uphold the constitutional system of checks and balances.
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