Just give peace a chance.

     We all have a different approach to a problem. Some would look for a quick-fix solution: often they end up brushing the problem aside without thinking about the consequences and later repent their act. Other will meticulously analyse the problem and resolve it to reap rich dividend in the future. And those who fall in the latter category would come up with solution even to the problem of  intricate nature. The recent storm that has struck our judiciary needs to be expeditiously resolved by taking a pragmatic approach by both parties. It’s imperative not only for the restoration of the dint this episode made, but to stop the common man from loosing faith in jurisprudence. For a common man, jurisprudence in a democratic setup often act as a last resort. 

          We all may be having a different take on the episode and we may even take sides. Argument against who is wrong or right would be made - one is entitled to have a point of view, especially in democracy. Question can be, and must be asked whether the four judges did the right thing by addressing the press. However, we can’t gloss over the questions and the issues they raised. We certainly can't turn a blind eye to the dispute  as its  out in the public domain. Surely, all is not well in the judiciary.We all need this important pillar of democracy to be blot free. The integrity and rectitude of this institution should not become a subject of public speculation. Our democracy-that is still maturing- cant afford this. Once the damage is done it will require some doing to mitigate it. Lost faith often adds fuel to the public speculation.

       The hon'ble CJI, the captain of the team, must act; as a leader should when his team is facing turbulent time. He must bring all the judges together and solve this dispute at any cost, so that status quo is reinstated. The rift must end and cleavage be bridged forthwith. We can’t afford another pillar (media is already in trouble) of democracy to become a subject of public speculation and lose public trust. Public speculation leads to mistrust and divide. Inchoate and young democracy like ours, can’t afford this, all we can afford is peace. Just give peace a chance.