"Media Running Kangaroo Courts": Chief Justice's Strong Remarks
NDTV
Chief Justice of India NV Ramana on Saturday delivered searing criticism of the electronic and social media, saying they were doing a disservice to democracy.
In remarks that assume great significance following the backlash to a verdict on former BJP spokesperson Nupur Sharma's comments on Prophet Muhammad, Justice Ramana said, "There are concerted campaigns in social media against judges. Judges may not react immediately. Please don't mistake it to be a weakness or helplessness."
"New media tools have enormous amplifying ability but appear to be incapable of distinguishing between the right and the wrong, the good and the bad and the real and the fake," the Chief Justice said, delivering a lecture at an academic event in Ranchi.
"Media trials cannot be a guiding factor in deciding cases. We see the media running kangaroo courts, at times on issues even experienced judges find difficult to decide," he said.
