EXOD822 Do not treat the evil unfairly in court. No judge is allowed to tip the scales of justice against a litigant simply because that litigant is a known sinner (i.e., he is “poor” in mitzvos). The judge is forbidden to think, “Since he is a sinner I will rule against him.” The responsibility for punishing such a litigant for his sins rests with Hashem, not with the judge. Every person has the right to fair treatment in court. Judges must rule on the basis of the facts of each case, and they cannot rule against someone simply because of his sins and bad reputation.