Judges' Health Strained by Work Pressure, Supreme Court Justice Warns Supreme Court Justice N Kotiswar Singh highlighted the deteriorating physical health of judges, attributing it to the immense work pressure and stress they face. Speaking at the first National Conference organized by the Supreme Court Bar Association (SCBA), he shared his personal experience of transitioning from a lawyer to a judge, noting how his health declined significantly. Justice Singh recalled that during his time as an advocate, he maintained a fit physique, but after assuming the role of a judge, he developed a protruding stomach and was diagnosed with high blood pressure. He described the condition as "a disease peculiar to judges," emphasizing that while most judges avoid disclosing their health status, medical professionals routinely check their blood pressure. "This is just the result of sheer work pressure," he said, adding that the stress leads to depression and other health complications. The conference, themed "Reimagining Judicial Governance: Strengthening Institutions for Democratic Justice," provided a platform for Justice Singh to address systemic issues within the judiciary. He criticized the lack of public awareness about the challenging working conditions faced by judges, particularly those in lower courts. Highlighting the plight of district court judges, he described their environment as "pathetic," noting that they often operate under significant strain. Justice Singh also pointed out that lower court judges fear lawyers, which undermines their ability to enforce strict procedural measures. He explained that while costs can be imposed in advance if trials are not concluded on time, these penalties are rarely applied beyond ₹50 to ₹100.#supreme_court_justice_n_kotiswar_singh #supreme_court_bar_association #national_conference #district_judiciary #judicial_governance
High BP Is a Disease Peculiar to Judges Supreme Court Justice N Kotiswar Singh revealed that judges are grappling with high blood pressure and other health issues stemming from extreme work pressure and stress. He emphasized the poor working conditions faced by district court judges and the immense pressure they endure while managing cases. Speaking at the first National Conference organized by the Supreme Court Bar Association (SCBA) on the theme “Reimagining Judicial Governance: Strengthening Institutions for Democratic Justice,” Justice Singh openly discussed the health challenges confronting judges. He noted that the stress of judicial work has led to significant physical and mental strain, with many judges experiencing high blood pressure as a direct consequence. The justice shared his personal experience, explaining how his health deteriorated after transitioning from a practicing lawyer to a judge. He described how, during his legal career, he maintained good physical health and fitness, but his health began to decline after entering the judiciary. “When I was a lawyer, I was very fit and did not have this protruding stomach,” he said. “After joining the judiciary, this started. My doctor told me I had high blood pressure. It’s a disease peculiar to judges.” Justice Singh highlighted that while judges may not openly discuss their health conditions, medical professionals regularly check their blood pressure. He stressed that the root cause of these health issues is the sheer workload and mental pressure inherent in judicial duties. “You will be depressed by this blood pressure,” he remarked, underscoring the emotional toll of the profession. He further pointed out that the general public is largely unaware of the challenging working conditions faced by judges in India.#india #supreme_court_bar_association #judicial_governance #n_kotiswar_singh #district_court_judges
Judges' Health Struggles Linked to Work Pressure, Supreme Court Justice Warns Supreme Court Justice N Kotiswar Singh highlighted the deteriorating physical health of judges, attributing it to the immense work pressure and stress they face. Speaking at the first National Conference organized by the Supreme Court Bar Association (SCBA) under the theme “Reimagining Judicial Governance: Strengthening Institutions for Democratic Justice,” Singh revealed that he himself developed high blood pressure and a protruding stomach after transitioning from a lawyer to a judge. He recalled that during his time as an advocate, he maintained a fit physique, but the responsibilities of judicial duty led to significant health issues. “When I was a lawyer, I was very fit and did not have this protruding stomach. After joining the judiciary, this started. The doctor told me I had high blood pressure,” Singh said. He emphasized that this condition is common among judges, though many hesitate to disclose their health status. “The doctor goes to every judge to check their blood pressure. This is just a result of sheer work pressure. You will be depressed by this blood pressure,” he added. Singh also criticized the lack of public awareness about the challenging working conditions faced by judges. He pointed out that district court judges operate under “pathetic conditions,” with limited resources and support. Furthermore, he noted that lower court judges often fear confrontation with lawyers, which stifles their ability to enforce strict procedural measures. “Very few people know about the conditions we work in. How many people see how the judges in the district judiciary are functioning under pathetic conditions?” he questioned.#supreme_court_justice_n_kotiswar_singh #supreme_court_bar_association #national_conference #district_judiciary #judicial_governance
