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
