Thus, though there is a psychological tendency of…
““Thus, though there is a psychological tendency of accepting the judge’s verdict and reasoning as expert reasoning and tinge of finality adorned to his discretely reasoned judgement, what cannot be forgotten is even judges are human with a fallibility in veins and to err is but human, hence placing complete dependence on judicial reasoning also would be a folly, but it can be accepted as a workable hypothesis, in my opinion.Further only concrete strands of tested reasoning and principles drawn from those concrete raison d’être , can be considered as one of the ingredient in concrete law making.””
About This Quote
This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation.
Judges are fallible, so relying solely on their reasoning is unwise; only well‑tested principles should guide lawmaking.
In simple terms: Judges can make mistakes; use solid principles instead.
Key Takeaway
Base law on proven reasoning, not just authority.
Themes
law
judicial fallibility
principles
critical thinking
Mood
cautious
analytical
Type
philosophical
advisory
When to use this quote
- court decisions
- legislative drafting
- legal education
- policy analysis
Key Concepts
legal theory
human error
evidence based lawmaking
Questions to Reflect On
- How do we balance respect for judicial expertise with critical scrutiny?
- What mechanisms ensure principles are truly tested?
A Different Perspective
Judges may still be competent; over‑skepticism can stall justice.