Sudhir Kumar @ Sudhir Kumar Gupta vs S. Ravtesh Inderjit Singh on 5 March, 2026
10. Hon'ble the Supreme Court in Nirbhay Singh Suliya Vs. State
of Madhya Pradesh, 2026 AIR Supreme Court 412, held that one cannot
overlook the reality of ours being a country, wherein countless complainants
are readily available without hesitation to tarnish the image of the judiciary,
often for mere pennies or even cheap momentary popularity. Sometimes, a
few disgruntled members of the Bar also join hands with them, and the
officers of the subordinate judiciary are usually the easiest target. It is,
therefore, the duty of the High Courts to extend their protective umbrella and
ensure that the upright and straightforward judicial officers are not subjected
to unmerited onslaught. The relevant paragraphs of the said judgment is
reproduced as under:-