Breaking from New Delhi: The Chief Justice of India’s office has fired back at deceptive social media campaigns falsely quoting CJI Sanjiv Khanna. In a detailed press release, it highlighted posts on X from @UnreservedMerit peddling a bogus graphic with inflammatory rhetoric.
The alleged quote shifts blame for societal woes onto victims’ ‘mentality’ rather than historical factors, sparking outrage. The court office rejected it outright as ‘baseless, malevolent, and demonstrably false,’ terming the act a shameless conspiracy.
Such fabrications, it argued, dishonor the Constitution, stoke unrest, and erode the bedrock of trust in India’s justice delivery system. ‘This irresponsible conduct hammers away at public confidence in the judiciary and rule of law,’ the statement warned.
Urging vigilance, the CJI’s office beseeched the public, press, and platforms to reject misinformation propagation. In today’s hyper-connected world, this clarion call emphasizes media literacy and accountability.
The judiciary’s resolute response not only debunks the lie but also fortifies its stature against digital sabotage.
