The Judges (Protection) Act, 1985

The Judges (Protection) Act, 1985 was enacted with the objective of protecting judges and other public servants from false and frivolous legal actions that are filed against them in the course of performing their official duties. The Act provides immunity to judges and public servants from civil and criminal proceedings in respect of any act done or purported to be done by them in the discharge of their official duties. The Act also provides for the establishment of special courts to try offences committed under this Act. The Act seeks to ensure that judges and public servants are able to perform their duties without any fear of harassment or intimidation.