Archive · 23 Aug 2025
Telangana HC Judge: Attacks on Judges Harm Court Dignity
A judge in Telangana High Court spoke about how attacking judges damages the court's reputation.
She was dealing with a case where a person and their lawyers had to say they were sorry for making bad accusations against her.
The judge explained that while people can criticize a court's decisions, it's wrong to personally attack a judge.
She pointed out that some people try to scare judges with these attacks to stop the legal process.
The judge said that judges must be fair and not afraid to make decisions.
She added that courts are important for justice and people should trust them.
The judge said the power comes from balancing justice.
Telangana HC judge addresses attacks on judges, impact on court dignity.
Judge accepted apology from litigant, lawyers for 'scurrilous' allegations.
Criticism of judgments is acceptable, but personal attacks are not.
Justice Bhattacharya noted a trend of 'vilifying judges' to derail justice.
Court's authority stems from balance, not penalization, the judge said.
- Who
- Telangana High Court judge Justice Moushumi Bhattacharya and contemnors
- What
- Telangana High Court judge addressed attacks on judges and their impact.
- When
- Friday
- Where
- Telangana High Court
- Why
- To address the impact of attacks on judges and uphold court dignity.
- Judge
- Justice Moushumi Bhattacharya
- Subject
- Attacks on Judges
- Apology Accepted From
- Litigant and Lawyers
- Allegations
- Scurrilous and Scandalous
- Impact
- Dents court dignity and affects public trust
