Transparency and the judge
It is rather surprising that Harish Salve has taken exception to former Chief Justice of India D.Y. Chandrachud’s interview to the BBC on sensitive matters. If judges are to speak only through their judgments — as Mr. Salve has said so — it should equally apply to lawyers. Their arguments should be confined within the four walls of the court. If Mr. Salve’s argument was to be accepted seriously, it would mean the end of democracy because journalists are the media through whom people raise questions and demand answers.
We have seen in recent times how many judges of the Supreme Court and the High Court express their views on judgments after their retirement. This is but a healthy form of discussion. That way many doubts are clarified. The judges also know that they are in public life and ought to acquit themselves well. Further, it was Justice Chandrachud who brought in live streaming of court proceedings, thereby increasing transparency.
The media plays a crucial role in ensuring the accountability of persons occupying important places in public life.
N.G.R. Prasad,
Chennai
On Sanskrit
I am a retired bank officer and aged 90. I wish to record my views on the subject of Sanskrit. The denouncing of the Sanskrit language by a particular Member of Parliament (MP) from Tamil Nadu is unfortunate. I do not know what the MP hopes to achieve thereby.
He must know that the Sanskrit language originated from Vedic times, undergoing several refinements till the time of Sage Vyasa. Sanskrit has been the source of knowledge in very many fields including science, medicine, physiology and musicology, to name only a few. It is also the source of inspiration for several Indian and European languages. I earnestly hope that the MP stops expressing biased views as he should be made aware of the glory that adorns the Sanskrit language.
V. Srinivasan,
Chennai
Published – February 18, 2025 12:24 am IST
