LatestLegal Updates 3 July 2026
Judge Death Threats
The Madhya Pradesh High Court has taken notice of death threats made to a Muslim judge after he delivered a verdict in a lynching case, stating that such actions hinder the independence and fearlessness of judicial officers, and the court has decided to take action to ensure the judge's safety, as the threats are seen as a direct attack on the judiciary and its ability to function impartially
The Madhya Pradesh High Court has taken cognisance of death threats made to a Muslim judge after he delivered a *verdict* in a lynching case. Such actions 'directly hamper the judicial independence and fearless working' of judicial officers, the High Court said. Key points include:
- The judge had delivered a verdict in a lynching case
- He received death threats after the verdict
- The High Court has taken notice of the threats and will take action to ensure the judge's safety
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