Supreme Court flags threats to judges, says intimidation undermines justice delivery

The court's remarks were made during the hearing of a bail plea filed by Priyanshu Singh, who is accused of leading an attack on the residence of a judicial officer in Madhya Pradesh. The prosecution stated that the alleged attack occurred after Singh's prior bail application was rejected by the magistrate.

During the proceedings, the bench highlighted the gravity of the situation by referencing recent reports of threats faced by retired Bombay High Court judge Justice GS Patel and his family. The court noted that Justice Patel's granddaughter was reportedly assaulted in London, underscoring the international reach of these threats. The justices remarked that if judges are subjected to such intimidation for their judicial pronouncements, it would have severe repercussions on the entire justice dispensation system, potentially leading to a scenario where no judge would feel secure enough to pass judgments.