If a judge is called ‘corrupt’ by a defendant outside court in front of the media, or if something more unambiguously libelous is said, can the judge sue the defendant?
If a judge is called ‘corrupt’ by a defendant outside court in front of the media, or if something more unambiguously libelous is said, can the judge sue the defendant?
If you mean a different time, not while the proceedings are ongoing, then it’s easy: yes, the judge has the same right to sue as anybody else. (And No, that would not make the judge biased. That idea is somewhat ridiculous).
If you mean during the proceedings, then the judge has the additional right to call that person to order with a fine. Repeatedly, if needed.