“The government is a litigant and as a litigant it is equal with other citizens vis-a-vis the rule of law. It is best never to start patting the Prime Minister on the back or anything of the sort. Because it sends the wrong message that the learned judge is not objective in his outlook when dealing with cases.” Justice (retd) RS Sodhi

‘Justice Mishra Should Abide by Traditions of the Court’ Justice (retd) RS Sodhi, a former judge of the Delhi High Court, also said that such comments could send the wrong message about the judiciary and the objectivity of judges who often have to hear cases in which the government is a party.