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the majesty of the law but no judiciary can retain public trust and respect on
the strength of the law of contempt alone. The more sparingly it is used the
more effective this law will be.
6. While reiterating its demand that the blasphemy-related provisions of
the law should be rescinded, HRCP believes the urgency of making changes in
the procedure in blasphemy cases is manifest. The first trial on a blasphemy
charge should be by a high court and no case should be registered without
investigation by a senior police officer and endorsement by a high prosecution
authority.
Administration of justice
7. There appears to be a great need to reinforce the principle that the
judges speak only through their judgments.