New Delhi, June 12 -- The Supreme Court Bar Association (SCBA) has strongly condemned the reported threats, intimidation, harassment, and acts of violence allegedly directed against former Bombay High Court judge Justice Gautam Patel and members of his family in connection with a judicial decision delivered by him.

In a resolution dated June 10, 2026, the SCBA described reports of such incidents, including alleged threats and physical harm inflicted on a family member of Justice Patel, as deeply disturbing and contrary to the rule of law.

The Association stated that any attempt to threaten, intimidate, or coerce a judge, whether serving or retired or members of a judge's family, because of the discharge of judicial functions, constitute...