NEW DELHI, Jan. 30 -- Law often faces its death knell at the altar of interpretation. These days, everyone who can read, write and hear deliver ex-tempore judgment often riddled with bias and prejudice. Believe it or not, the fact is that we look at things through coloured lens and from a stand point. Worse is, in the name of being 'just', some assume the point of 'centre' as if it is neither right nor wrong. This is a very dangerous proposition because a spade should be called a spade.

With respect to the misadventure of Tamil Nadu Governor, especially on the opening session of State Assembly for this calendar year, there are umpteen number of ex-tempore judgements delivered on print, TV and social media platforms not following the due...