Retired Judge Turned Litigator: A Rare Move in India's Justice System The recent news that retired judge Giribala Singh will argue her own case in high court has sent shockwaves through India's legal community, raising questions about the propriety of a sitting family member taking on a litigator role.
This unusual development comes as part of the ongoing Twisha Sharma death case, where the family had moved to cancel the anticipatory bail granted to the retired judge by a Bhopal sessions court.
In a system where judges are often seen as impartial dispensers of justice, it's rare for one to find themselves on the other side of the legal fence.