The society issued a statement on Sunday, saying that criticizing and commenting on judges based on orders or decisions and going beyond the facts will harm the judiciary itself.
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The Judges' Association has expressed its objection to the recent public comments made against judges, including on social media, that are biased and vindictive.
The society issued a statement on Sunday, saying that criticizing and commenting on judges based on orders or decisions and going beyond the facts will harm the judiciary itself.
‘Looking at the recent comments and criticisms, rather than being inspired by the spirit of reform, it seems that they are biased, vindictive and without facts. Such behavior does not increase the effectiveness of the administration of justice,’ the statement said, ‘rather, it poses a direct threat to the right of citizens to receive justice in a fair and fear-free environment.’
The society said that it should not forget that the judiciary is the last vestige of hope of the common people, and it is mentioned that when the judiciary discharges its responsibility of administering justice, it is not possible to make both sides of the case win.
‘Of the parties who enter the court for justice, one party will lose and the other party will win, but it is not within the bounds of judicial dignity to portray all the losing parties as victims of the court,’ the statement said. ‘If there is an irregularity, it is possible to complain to the authorized body to investigate it, but this society believes that not complaining factually and giving the appearance of irregularity to every losing situation only tarnishes the dignity and sanctity of the judiciary, which should be the center of trust of the general public.’
The question of delay and delay in justice has also been raised, but the society has said that there has been no evaluation of how much work has been done compared to the resources, means and manpower available to the judiciary.
‘The aggressive comments and criticisms that have been made targeting the judiciary and judges through various social media and media outlets in recent days have become a matter of serious concern,’ the society said, ‘There may be some shortcomings in the judiciary both systemically and individually, and those shortcomings and weaknesses may need to be corrected. Judges and all employees working in the judiciary should not shy away from the duty and responsibility to correct them.’
In recent days, after criticisms and comments began to be made on social media regarding Pradeep Adhikari’s bail and other issues, the Judges Society issued a statement and requested that only fair and accurate comments be made, taking into account the reputation of the judiciary.
