Independence of judiciary doesn’t mean always delivering verdicts against govt: CJI Chandrachud

Chief Justice D.Y. Chandrachud on Monday (November 4, 2024) said the independence of the judiciary does not mean always delivering verdicts against the government.

Speaking at an event in New Delhi organised by the Indian Express group, CJI Chandrachud said there are pressure groups trying to get favourable verdicts by putting pressure on the courts by using electronic media.

"Traditionally, judicial independence was defined as independence from the executive. Independence of the judiciary even now means independence from the government. But that is not the only thing in terms of judicial independence. Our society has changed. Particularly with the advent of social media, you see interest groups, pressure groups and groups which are trying to use electronic media to put pressure on the courts to get favourable decisions," he said.