The Supreme Court quoted the malicious social media post, which used CJI DY Chandrachud Singh’s photograph as ‘fake’ and ‘ill-intended’. It further directed appropriate action to be taken against the perpetrators.
The social media post in question claimed that the Chief Justice Of India, DY Chandrachud Singh had urged the public to protest against the ruling government. The post's caption said “Indian democracy Supreme Court Zindabad” alongside an alleged quote by the CJI. The quote citing the CJI read: “We are trying our best to save the Constitution of India, the democracy of India. But your cooperation is also very important for this, all the people should unite and come out on the streets and ask the government for their rights, this dictatorial government will scare people, and threaten, but you don't have to be afraid, keep courage and ask the government to account, I am with you.”
“It has come to the notice of the Supreme Court of India that a social media post (invoking the public to protest against authorities) using a file photograph and falsely quoting the Chief Justice India is being circulated,” the Supreme Court said.
“The post is fake, ill-intended and mischievous. No such post has been issued by the Chief Justice of India nor has he authorised any such post. Appropriate action is being taken in this regard,” the Supreme Court added.
