New Delhi, March 22 -- Supreme Court judge justice Manmohan on Saturday said that a high court judge cannot be emasculated by the fear of transfer, describing the issue as a serious concern that warrants wider debate.

Speaking at the 1st SCBA National Conference titled "From Pendency to Prompt Justice: Rethinking Justice Delivery in Indian Courts," justice Manmohan said that a high court judge can function effectively only when vested with full authority and independence. He added that a judge should not work under the fear of transfer and must be adequately empowered.

"A high court judge can only function when he has full power and full authority. He cannot be scared of a transfer. You have to empower him. You cannot emasculate a high ...