
PM Modi addressing a joint conference of High Court Chief Justices, chief ministers
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday said the judiciary should have an internal mechanism of self- assessment and be "perfect," and cautioned against verdicts influenced by "five-star activists."
Addressing a joint conference of Chief Justices of High Courts and Chief Ministers, PM Modi said that while the judiciary is getting powerful, it is necessary that it also becomes perfect to live up to the expectations of the people.
"It is easy to deliver judgements based on the law and the Constitution. There is a need to be cautious against perception-driven verdicts," said the prime minister, adding, "Perceptions are often driven by five star activists."
Responding to PM Modi's comments, Chief Justice of India HL Dattu told reporters that the judiciary has an in-house mechanism in place that is effectively functioning.
"The Chief Justices of the states and the Chief Justice of India are monitoring the functioning of their offices throughout the country," Justice Dattu said.
He said if politicians or the government made a mistake, there is a scope for correction by the judiciary. "If you commit a mistake, then everything will end," he added.
Justice Dattu described the judiciary and legislature as "siblings" and said both should correct each other if there is any deviation from the Constitution.