Bar Association Unhappy over Justice Arun Mishra's Remark on PM Modi [Read Statement]

The Bar Association of India (BAI) has expressed discontent over Supreme Court judge Arun Mishra's remark praising PM Narendra Modi during his vote of thanks at the International Judicial Conference 2020, here on Saturday.

Justice Mishra, third in the seniority, praised Modi twice calling him an "internationally acclaimed visionary" & "versatile genius who thinks globally & acts locally". He also praised Law Minister Ravi Shankar Prasad, present at the event.

"India is a responsible & most friendly member of the international community under the stewardship of internationally-acclaimed visionary PM Narendra Modi," Justice Mishra said. 

Lalit Bhasin, president the Bar, said, "The Bar Association of India (BAI) executive committee is of the view that the use of effusive terms of praise & adulation by Justice Mishra about the PM go beyond the terms of formal courtesy extended during a vote of thanks."

The advocates' body claimed such act served to dilute the perception of impartiality & independence & also diminished the confidence of the public. "As the Supreme court judges are expected to decide cases against the executive, while upholding constitutional principles & the rule of law as paramount", it added.

The advocates' body said it was the foundational obligation of the judges to maintain a discreet & dignified distance from the executive branch of the govt.

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