After Former Judge Apologises, Karnataka High Court Quashes Criminal Defamation Case Against Him

The Karnataka High Court quashed a defamation case against Justice Michael Francis Saldanha, ruling that judicial officers performing official duties are immune from such lawsuits. The case arose from remarks made by Justice Saldanha during a hearing about alleged judicial misconduct. The court emphasized the importance of judicial independence and freedom of expression within the judiciary. This decision reinforces protections for judicial officers against defamation suits related to their official actions.