Madhya Pradesh judge faces mob fury as suo motu case to protect judicial officers sits mute in Supreme Court

In a disturbing turn of events, Madhya Pradesh Additional District and Sessions Judge Tabassum Khan has been facing online abuse and threats since June 12. This development comes after she sentenced a group of cow vigilantes to life imprisonment for lynching truck driver Sheikh Lala Nazir Ahmed in August. The incident has raised concerns about the safety and security of judicial officers in the country. The Supreme Court has a pending case related to the protection of judicial officers, but it remains unresolved. The case was filed as a suo motu petition, highlighting the need for adequate protection for judges who face threats and intimidation while performing their duties. The situation has sparked a debate about the need for effective measures to ensure the safety of judicial officers, particularly in cases where they face backlash for their verdicts. The online abuse and threats faced by Judge Khan are a stark reminder of the challenges faced by judicial officers in the country. The unresolved Supreme Court case has added to the concerns, as it is imperative that the judiciary takes concrete steps to protect its officers from such threats and intimidation.