Is it Legal to Criticise a Judge’s Judgment Publicly?

Yes, in India it is legal to criticise a judge’s judgment, but only within limits.

Section 5 of the Contempt of Courts Act, 1971 permits fair and reasonable criticism of a judicial act or a judgment. 

This means you may question the reasoning, interpretation of law, or outcome of a decision in a respectful and rational manner.

However, criticism that is abusive, malicious, or that scandalises the judiciary or undermines public confidence in courts can amount to criminal contempt under Section 2(c).