Supreme Court Justice Abhay Oka warns of India's threat to democracy due to rise of mob rule and undermined judicial authority.

Supreme Court Justice Abhay Oka raised alarms about the rise of "mob rule" in India, where politicians promise capital punishment in response to incidents, undermining judicial authority. Speaking at a Pune conference, he highlighted the need for judicial independence and timely, impartial judgments. Oka warned that without upholding constitutional values, democracy is at risk, especially amid unjust criticism of the judiciary over bail decisions.

September 01, 2024
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