India, Oct. 29 -- My Lords, save the institution that bestowed this title upon you rather than preside over its decline. Introspect on your professional conduct, your contributions since elevation, and your efforts to strengthen the judiciary and serve ordinary citizens. The ground reality, however, presents a deeply troubling picture of a justice system in India facing a profound crisis. In the age of social media, recurring courtroom confrontations and round-the-clock debates on television and podcasts have brought institutional distress into the public domain, making the erosion of faith in the justice system a serious national concern.

Over the last two decades, concerns about the independence, credibility, and institutional autonomy...