Accountability Quote by Prashant Bhushan
“Having enjoyed enormous powers, including the power of contempt, without any accountability, the higher judiciary has over the years, trampled the toes of many persons and institutions, particularly the media.”
About This Quote
Source Speech: Public Commentary on Judicial Accountability, 2020
The judiciary, wielding unchecked power, often acts without responsibility, harming individuals and institutions, especially the media.
In simple terms: Judges can abuse power without accountability, hurting people and the press.
Key Takeaway
Demand transparency and checks on judicial power.
Themes
justice
power
accountability
media
institutional abuse
Mood
critical
concerned
Type
political
legal
When to use this quote
- legal reform
- media protection
- public oversight
- civil society activism
Key Concepts
rule of law
checks and balances
judicial independence
Questions to Reflect On
- How can citizens effectively hold judges accountable?
- What mechanisms ensure judicial transparency?
A Different Perspective
Even with reforms, entrenched interests may resist change.
