An assertive judiciary

Amongst some of the other instances highlighted whereby the judiciary is seen to be taking on vested and criminal interests, another story in The News reveals the extent to which the 're-throned' judges are itching to go. It was not long ago that the judiciary was seen as an instrument of oppression, a decadent institution that functioned to deny justice.

So it is important perhaps, to magnify any incident in which we can see the judges taking on the interests of the status quo forces. Having 'non-bailable arrest warrants' issued for 30 policemen including the low-ranking officers is not a regular story. Nor is it usual to see the judges commanding the SSP Police to arrest EDO's, DDO's or Deputy Directors.

The judiciary is finally flexing its muscle. And we ain't seen nothing yet!