The Supreme Court of India recently suggested that judges should adopt a life of asceticism, abstaining from social media and public commentary on judgments to uphold impartiality. This follows a case involving the termination of two judicial officers in Madhya Pradesh, sparking a debate on work-life balance and the potential violation of fundamental rights.
The New York State Appellate Court justices who will decide former President Donald Trump’s appeal have a history of donating to Democratic campaigns and were elected to lower court judgeships as Democratic candidates before their appointments to the Appellate Court. This raises questions about possible conflicts of interest, as the state’s judicial ethics rules prohibit partisan political activities by sitting judges. Some justices have donated to candidates ranging from state legislature candidates to former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton.
The Bombay High Court has emphasized the importance of maintaining dignity and avoiding improper conduct by judges and judicial officers, as such behaviors could tarnish the image of the judiciary. The court dismissed a plea by a civil judge junior division who had challenged his removal from judicial service due to alleged misconduct.
