The Supreme Court of India has cautioned high courts against the increasing trend of publicly criticizing subordinate judicial officers. A bench comprising Justices Vikram Nath and Sandeep Mehta made this observation while overturning a Calcutta High Court decision that canceled an accused's bail in a tenancy-related criminal case after nearly eight years. The Supreme Court noted that the dispute was primarily civil and criticized the high court for unsettling the bail order on technical grounds. The court stressed that high courts should act as guardians of district judiciary officers, as adverse remarks can damage their careers and demoralize the entire judicial system. It suggested that high courts utilize a supportive in-house mechanism to address any flaws in judicial orders, rather than resorting to public disparagement. This approach aims to foster a nurturing environment for judicial officers, in line with the supervisory powers granted by Article 227 of the Indian Constitution.