Supreme Court of India · 1990-03-22
A.M. MATHUR vs PRAMOD KUMAR GUPTA
- Citation / case number
- SC 1990/77140
- Court
- Supreme Court of India
- Petitioner
- A.M. MATHUR
- Respondent
- PRAMOD KUMAR GUPTA
- Author
- K. SHETTY
- Bench
- K.J. SHETTY
Judgment text excerpt
The Supreme Court invalidated the decision of the State Government, holding it violated Article 14 of the Constitution. The Court emphasized the necessity of judicial restraint and respect, stating that judges must avoid intemperate comments and derogatory remarks unless absolutely necessary for the case's resolution. The Court allowed the appeal, criticizing the unjustified strictures made in a concurring opinion and reaffirming the importance of mutual respect among the judiciary, executive, and legislature.