“Temples of Justice Cannot Become Fertile Ground for Corruption”: Supreme Court Sends Strong Signal on Judicial Probity
Background of the Case The Supreme Court of India delivered a stern message on judicial integrity while dismissing a challenge to an order passed by the Allahabad High Court concerning the forcible eviction of a woman and her three minor children from their residence in Siddharthnagar district, Uttar Pradesh. The eviction was carried out on the basis of an ex parte civil court injunction , allegedly obtained through the influence of a district court employee , raising serious concerns of collusion between judicial officers and court staff . The apex court categorically observed that courts cannot become breeding grounds for corruption , as such acts strike at the core of public confidence in the justice delivery system. Supreme Court’s Observations on Judicial Corruption A Bench led by Chief Justice of India Surya Kant refused to interfere with the Allahabad High Court’s directions, stating unequivocally: “Temples of justice cannot be allowed to become fertile ground of corrupt activ...