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21 July 2026

SC on corruption allegations against judiciary

The Supreme Court's observation regarding the balance between judicial accountability and the protection of judicial reputation against unsubstantiated allegations is a significant constitutional and ethical issue relevant to the functioning of the judiciary.

1 min read Day 4 of 5 1 questions 1 prelims

Notes

  • The Supreme Court has cautioned against making unsubstantiated corruption allegations against judicial officers.
  • The Court observed that viral social media content can cause irreparable damage to a judge's professional reputation.
  • The observation was made during a hearing regarding a plea by an activist sentenced to six months imprisonment for criminal contempt.
  • The contempt conviction stemmed from the creation of derogatory videos targeting judicial officers.
  • The Court emphasized that allegations of corruption against the judiciary must be supported by credible evidence.

Part of a longer story

This is day 4 of 5 in Regulation of digital media and social media content, which has been running since 16 July 2026. Reading it whole is usually worth more than reading today alone — the exam asks how something developed.

Questions

  1. Discuss the constitutional and legal safeguards available to the judiciary to maintain its independence and protect its dignity against unsubstantiated public criticism. 150 words
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Prelims

  1. Under which provision of Indian law is 'criminal contempt' of court defined?

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