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SC Judges Jokingly Threaten Dharna for Foot Overbridge and Pedestrian Path
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What Happened?
A Supreme Court bench, led by Justice J B Pardiwala, humorously threatened to sit on dharna at the Delhi HC if a foot overbridge and pedestrian paths are not constructed by November 25.
Key points
- The Supreme Court expressed concerns over the lack of pedestrian safety measures on Mathura Road.
- Justice Pardiwala and Justice K V Viswanathan made the dharna threat during a hearing.
- The court was informed that a traffic signal has been installed, but it was deemed insufficient.
- There are over 95,000 pending cases in the Supreme Court, raising concerns about the right to speedy justice.
- Lawyers expressed fears that a dharna by judges could lead to law and order issues.
Key insights
- If judges resort to dharna, it may undermine the authority of the judiciary.
- The situation reflects broader issues of public safety and judicial efficiency.
- A surge in protests could overwhelm law enforcement resources in Delhi.
Why it matters
The judges' comments highlight ongoing concerns about pedestrian safety and the backlog of cases in the judicial system.
Source
Times of India
