“Are Trial Courts Only Paper Tigers?” — Bihar Judge Accuses Principal Judge Of Shielding DM, SP

A Bihar trial court judge wrote to the High Court alleging that the Principal District Judge was shielding the District Magistrate and Superintendent of Police by blocking legal action in a pending case. The judge questioned whether trial courts have become “paper tigers” unable to uphold the rule of law against powerful officials. The complaint highlights concerns about judicial independence at the subordinate level, administrative interference, and pressure on lower judiciary. The matter also raises issues of accountability within the judicial hierarchy and the need for transparent internal mechanisms to address alleged misconduct or obstruction.