One should be mindful of Lakshman Rekha while discharging duty: CJI

While addressing at the Joint Conference of Chief Ministers and Chief Justices of High Courts, CJI Ramana said deliberate inaction by governments despite judicial pronouncements is not good for the health of democracy.
Courts being temples of justice, should be welcoming and carry the requisite dignity and aura: Chief Justice of India, Justice N.V. Ramana said at the Joint Conference of CM of the States & Chief Justices of High Courts
Chief Justice of India (CJI) N V Ramana further said “one should be mindful of the ‘Lakshman Rekha’ between the three organs of the state while discharging their duties.”
“Constitution provides separation of power among three organs and the harmonious function between three organs strengthens democracy. While discharging our duty, we should be mindful of Lakshman Rekha,” he said.
Voicing concern over misuse of PILs, the CJI said it has now turned into “Personal Interest Litigation” and is used to settle personal scores.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated the Joint Conference of CM of the States & Chief Justices of High Courts.
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