Overview

• The Supreme Court stated that judges should live 'like hermits' and avoid social media to preserve judicial integrity and impartiality.
• The remarks were made during a case involving the termination of two women judicial officers by the Madhya Pradesh High Court.
• Concerns were raised about a Facebook post by one of the terminated judges, prompting the court to stress the need for restraint in public commentary by judicial officers.
• The dismissed judges argued that their terminations were arbitrary, citing personal hardships such as health issues and a lack of due process in performance evaluations.
• The court criticized the use of quantitative performance metrics, particularly during the pandemic, and highlighted the need for consistent evaluation standards for all judicial officers.