Exodus 23:2 "You shall not speak in a cause following the many to pervert justice"

Sometimes, we talk about an issue without dealing with the facts.

We just follow the majority or accept an important person's opinion without investigating the matter ourselves.

This cannot be done in court.

One judge may not follow another judge's opinion just because he respects him.

The Torah commands him not to neglect his duty, to investigate the case carefully.

He must reach his own decision and cannot rely on the opinion of anyone else.