Justice Nagarathna Stresses on Judicial Independence at Global Convention

Justice B V Nagarathna spoke on the importance of judicial independence at an international convention. She emphasized that an independent judiciary sustains the rule of law by resisting political pressure. Nagarathna highlighted the significance of impartiality and insularity in preserving judicial independence and its role in democracy.

Supreme Court Judge Justice B V Nagarathna underscored the integral role of judicial independence during the international convention on 'The Independence of Judiciary' at OP Jindal Global University.

Highlighting the need to insulate judges from political influence, she stressed that this independence ensures the sustenance of the rule of law, protecting it from political pressures.

Justice Nagarathna also referenced landmark cases that reflect independence in judicial decision-making, reinforcing the importance of judicial review and the judiciary's contribution to democracy.

(With inputs from agencies.)