“India cannot have two parallel legal systems, one for the rich and resourceful and those who wield political power and the other for small men without resources without capabilities to gain justice. The top court said trial court judges work amidst appalling conditions, lack of infrastructure, inadequate protection and there are examples of judges being made targets when they stand stand up for what is right. “The colonial mindset which pervades the treatment meted out to the district judiciary must change. The apex court said function of the judiciary as an independent institution is rooted in concept of separation of powers. “The district judiciary operates under the administrative supervision of the High Court which must secure and enhance its independence from external influence and control.

Source: Mint July 22, 2021 15:45 UTC