💨 Abstract

Justice B V Nagarathna, Judge of the Supreme Court, emphasized the importance of independent exercise of judicial power as a duty, not just a privilege. She stated that judges should base their decisions on their own understanding of the law and conscience, free from external influence. She also highlighted the significance of separate opinions or dissenting opinions, as they reflect the mutual independence of judges within the court system.

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