Ujjal Bhuyan

Justice Ujjal Bhuyan criticised any process that removes millions of citizens from electoral rolls, calling it intrinsically arbitrary. He made the remarks while delivering the valedictory address at the 19th Justice BR Sawhney Memorial Moot Court Competition at NALSAR University of Law in Hyderabad. His comments came amid controversy over large-scale deletions during the Election Commission's Special Intensive Revision of electoral rolls.

Justice Bhuyan, sitting on a bench that delivered a ruling, held that courts should not order takedowns of media reporting on court proceedings without valid reason. He stressed that courts should welcome debate and constructive criticism. The ruling was reported as part of his recent judicial positions on openness and public scrutiny.

While delivering the 4th Justice G.P. Singh Memorial Lecture at NLIU Bhopal, Justice Bhuyan argued that space for divergent views in India is narrowing. He pointed to students peacefully protesting being arrested and denied bail.