Retired judges write to CJI against attempts to 'undermine' judiciary

In their letter, the retired judges pressed on the escalating attempts by "certain factions to undermine the judiciary through calculated pressure, misinformation, and public disparagement". They also alleged that the critics of the judiciary are motivated by narrow political motives and personal interests.

Though the retired judges, including four from the apex court, did not specify the incidents which prompted them to write to the CJI, their letter came amid a war of words between the ruling Bharatiya Janata Party and opposition parties over the actions against some opposition leaders in corruption cases.

The retired judges who signed the letter, including Deepak Verma, Krishna Murari, Dinesh Maheshwari and MR Shah, accused the critics of having insidious methods to sway the judiciary by casting aspersions on the integrity of courts and the judges.