K.P. TIWARI vs STATE OF M.P.

The Supreme Court held that while higher courts have the authority to modify or set aside orders of subordinate courts, they must exercise self-restraint and avoid attributing motives to judges of lower courts. The Court emphasized that errors made by judges should not be construed as improper motives, and any concerns regarding a judge's conduct should be noted confidentially rather than publicly criticized. The remarks made by the High Court against the petitioner, an Additional District Judge, were expunged as they were deemed unjustified and detrimental to judicial confidence.