UPSC | Prelims GS | 2026
In the context of judicial conduct discussed in the newspaper, the Restatement of Values of Judicial Life cautions judges against:
- commenting on pending or likely judicial matters
- teaching any law
- writing judgments
- hearing constitutional cases
Answer
Correct Answer
commenting on pending or likely judicial matters
Explanation
Clause 8 bars entering public debate or expressing views on political matters or matters pending or likely to arise for determination. B and C are normal judicial functions. D is a core constitutional-court role.
B is incorrect: teaching any law does not satisfy the stated fact or is a different institution/concept.
C is incorrect: writing judgments does not satisfy the stated fact or is a different institution/concept.
D is incorrect: hearing constitutional cases does not satisfy the stated fact or is a different institution/concept.
Topics: judicial ethics, judiciary, polity, restatement of values of judicial life