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Issues:
1. Scope of judicial observations beyond the lis before the court. 2. Validity of directions issued by the Division Bench of the High Court. 3. Judicial decorum and propriety in judgments. 4. Disparaging remarks against police and their implications. 5. Application of precedents in making judicial observations. Analysis: Issue 1: The Supreme Court addressed the concern of the Division Bench of the Karnataka High Court going beyond the scope of the case before it by making observations unrelated to the matter at hand. The Court highlighted the importance of judicial exercise being in tune with the facts and legal points of the specific case being dealt with, emphasizing the need for judgments to confine to the scope of the case. Issue 2: The Court examined the validity of the directions issued by the Division Bench to the State Public Prosecutor, Home Minister, and Home Secretary. The directions required a report on their reactions to the High Court's observations, which the State contended were unnecessary and unsupported by material evidence. The Supreme Court found the directions to be redundant and beyond the scope of the case, ultimately setting them aside. Issue 3: Judicial decorum and propriety in judgments were discussed, emphasizing the need for orders and judgments to stay within the bounds of the legal issues presented in a case. The Court cautioned against judges venturing outside the contours of the litigation, stating that judicial disposition should not resemble a seminar discussion or dissertation, but should focus on the specific facts and legal points at hand. Issue 4: The Court addressed the disparaging remarks made against the police department by the Division Bench, highlighting the need for evidence-based observations and the importance of maintaining sobriety, moderation, and reserve in judicial pronouncements. The Court emphasized that generalizations and criticisms should be based on evidence and relevance to the case at hand. Issue 5: The Supreme Court stressed the importance of following precedents and legal principles in making judicial observations. It referenced a previous case where sweeping remarks were disapproved, emphasizing the need for judicial pronouncements to be judicial in nature and to avoid departing from sobriety and moderation. In conclusion, the Supreme Court set aside the directions issued by the Division Bench, emphasizing the importance of judicial decorum, adherence to legal principles, and the need for judgments to stay within the scope of the specific case being considered.
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