Judges Should Not Succumb to Pressure from Callous Allegations Made by Litigants: Punjab & Haryana High Court

The Punjab and Haryana High Court has strongly cautioned litigants against making reckless and unfounded allegations of bias against judicial officers. The Court observed that judicial officers should not succumb to such pressure tactics and should continue to discharge their duties fearlessly. The ruling came in a petition seeking transfer of a defamation complaint pending before a Judicial Magistrate at Panchkula, Haryana. Bench and Nature of Petition The case was…