ART OF WRITING JUDGEMENTS B.G. Harindranath District Judge

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ART OF WRITING JUDGEMENTS B.G. Harindranath District Judge



Good judgments enhance the image and perception associated with the justice delivery
process and increases public confidence in the judiciary. Litigant public at all times look
forward to just, fair and quality justice. A well written to the point judgment based on
comprehensive analysis of facts and law is not only an indication of the intellectual
strength  of  a  judge  but  also  is  a  sign  of  a  worthy  judicial  system.  It  is  therefore
indispensable that judges acquire the skill to write good judgements.
In the midst of swelling litigation, backlog and insufficient research facilities' writing a
good quality judgment is an ongoing challenge. Art of writing a judgment depends on the
knowledge, proficiency, and aptitude of the judge. Judicial officers, seldom have the
occasion to reflect on their approaches to writing judgments. Their experience prior to
appointment often does not train them how to write judgements. As a rule, many blindly
//http://www.lawweb.in/2012/11/art-of-writing-judgements-bg.html