UPSC | Prelims GS | 2026

In the context of judicial conduct discussed in the newspaper, the Restatement of Values of Judicial Life cautions judges against:

  1. commenting on pending or likely judicial matters
  2. teaching any law
  3. writing judgments
  4. 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