Money is not the only way to corrupt judiciary. Honest judges are offered different types benefits if they can be pro- Government, or pro-corporate lobby.
When the Government starts offerring, Awards and Rajya Sabha membership to former Chief Justices of India, a bad precedent is set.
It gives some kind of wrong message to entire higher judiciary of India.
In my view, Justice Verma's family has done a great service by declining Padma Bhushan Award.
Late Justice J.S. Verma would never have approved any awards or rewards being given to judges.
When a lawyer becomes a judge, he is given power to discharge divine function of doing Justice to people and of protecting lives of those who are not in position to reach courts.
To a judge, being able to discharge his duties without fear or favours itself is a complete reward in itself. He needs no further awards or certificates from anyone.
Haresh Raichura
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