Taking strong exception to the statement, the bench said, "We got very disturbed when it was brought to our notice and listed the case for today." The apex court said judges hear and decide cases fearlessly and favourlessly and fingers should not be raised questioning their conduct.
"Judges never lag behind in passing order when justice demands.If we cannot act fearlessly, without ill-will and without favour, then who will?," it said.
At the same time, the bench said, "It is not our task to keep everybody happy."
Justice Lodha further said that he follows the principles which say it is the personality of a judge which delivers justice.
