Justice Harshkish Rai, who retired from the Supreme Court on January 31, said that the government’s “undoubtedly” government has the form of government in power using legal machinery to target opposition parties in the country.

In an interview with India Today TVJustice Harishkish Rai acknowledged the growing examples where the government in power allegedly used a legal mechanism to target political opponents.

“No government in democracy is in power forever. Therefore, in the interest of every government, it is to ensure that the judiciary remains free and neutral. But tomorrow, the ruling party Justice Rai said, “Similar challenges may face.

In addition, retired justice also called on political leaders to understand the importance of a strong judiciary and avoid measures that could damage its integrity.

Responding to a question about the role of the judiciary in avoiding misuse of the rules, Justice Rai stressed that “whenever the situation is demanded, the courts intervened and approved the ban orders”.

When asked if there was any political or government pressure on the judges, Justice Rai strongly refused to experience such an interference. “No, not at all,” he said.

Recalling an example from his tenure in Guwahati, Justice Rai mentioned attending formal meetings with political figures but said, “We were all involved in one stage and all were talking. It’s time when you are talking freely. No chance.

On the Conor Yatra case

Justice Rai also talked about his bench decision in the Kanwar Yatra case last year, where the shopkeepers needed to disclose their names under an order.

“In question, the order was issued in a very secret manner, in fact indicating that under which clause of the law, the order is being issued that the shopkeepers have been instructed to disclose their names. Therefore, the legal matter was clear that these directions were probably without any authority. He said that the law or at least showed the law on his face.

Increase in religious affairs

When asked about the increasing number of legal cases related to religious communities, Justice Rai said that such legalism was due to media attention and publicity.

“There is a lot of media coverage of this kind of matter. Therefore, for a person who is doing this for a purpose, his job has been done only by the fact that he has filed a lawsuit. Even the bad news is the good news, “The news is to be in the news, even if it is not a positive news, but a large number of courts have been very vigilant about such advertising issues.

Judicial freedom

Talking about the impact of social media on judges, Justice Rai acknowledged the challenge but maintained that judicial maturity ensures flexibility.

“Social media is a platform where most ignorant can pass a comment, and likewise anyone who can be educated in the law. So, anyone is obliged to engage, “he said.

“But I think our judges are strong enough. Of course, someone who has just joined the entrance level can have little problems, but when we go with the judge, we ourselves to this matter. Justice Rai added, “Instead of being influenced by what is circulating on social media.