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4 July 2026

Protection for judge Tabassum Khan

The incident highlights the critical issue of judicial independence and the safety of judicial officers, which serves as relevant context for questions regarding the functioning of the judiciary.

1 min read Day 2 of 4 1 questions 1 prelims

Notes

  • The Madhya Pradesh High Court took suo motu cognisance of threats directed at a judicial officer.
  • Judge Tabassum Khan, an Additional Sessions Judge in Narmadapuram, received threats following a June 12 judgment.
  • The judgment involved sentencing seven individuals to life imprisonment for a 2022 mob lynching case related to cow smuggling.
  • The High Court bench, comprising Justices Vivek Agarwal and Avanindra Kumar Singh, emphasized that such threats undermine judicial independence and the fearless functioning of the judiciary.
  • The High Court issued notices to the Director-General of Police (DGP) and the Home Department (Additional Chief Secretary/Principal Secretary) to report on protective measures within three days.
  • An FIR has been registered by the Narmadapuram police regarding the threats.

Part of a longer story

This is day 2 of 4 in Protection of judicial officers, which has been running since 3 July 2026. Reading it whole is usually worth more than reading today alone — the exam asks how something developed.

Questions

  1. Judicial independence is a cornerstone of the Indian constitutional framework. In light of recent instances of threats against judicial officers, discuss the mechanisms available to ensure the safety of the judiciary and the implications of such intimidation on the rule of law. 150 words
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Prelims

  1. Under which jurisdiction can a High Court take action on its own motion regarding matters of public interest or judicial integrity?

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