Former Chief Justice of India N.V. Ramana on Saturday said the Supreme Court and the judiciary, as an institution, should not be judged on the basis of any one opinion.
"Over seven decades, a variety of opinions have emanated from the Supreme Court. As an institution, the judiciary cannot be judged on the basis of any one opinion... The country cannot expect a constitutional body, consisting of over 30 independent constitutional authorities, to always speak in one voice. An institution speaking in one voice will not be a sign of a healthy democracy. Like every other sphere, diverse views and viewpoints are essential for the judicial institution and democracy," the former Chief Justice said.
Though Justice Ramana made no mention, the court had recently been criticised for its judgments in the Prevention of Money Laundering Act and Zakia Jafri cases.
