Legal update
Published
16 Oct 2026
Source date
15 Oct 2026
Bar Council of Delhi writes to CJI condemning unsubstantiated attacks on judges
Why it matters
The Bar Council of Delhi has written to the Chief Justice of India condemning unsubstantiated personal attacks against judges and urging members of the Bar and citizens to maintain judicial dignity. The Council noted that sensational allegations without concrete evidence disrupt the justice delivery system and diminish the public standing of courts.
Key points
- The Bar Council of Delhi addressed a letter to the Chief Justice of India condemning baseless personal attacks on judges.
- It highlighted that uncorroborated and sensational allegations made without concrete evidence risk creating unjustified prejudice.
- The Council cautioned that such attacks hinder the functioning of the justice delivery system and lower court dignity in the public eye.
- It urged members of the Bar and citizens to uphold judicial dignity.
What changed
The Bar Council of Delhi formally issued a communication to the Chief Justice of India deprecating unevidenced allegations against judges and calling for the protection of judicial dignity.
Who it affects
Judges, members of the Bar, litigants, and the general public.
Jurisdiction
India
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