When people fear govt, it's tyranny: CJI quotes ex-US Prez
Addressing students in Uttar Pradesh, Chief Justice of India Dipak Misra quoted former US President Thomas Jefferson, saying, "When government fears the people, there's liberty. When people fear the government, it's tyranny." Speaking about 'citizenry liberty', the CJI added, "Patrick Henry had said: 'Give me liberty or give me death'. Liberty is a permanent value and we cannot barter it."