SC unhappy over false tweet claiming CJI met victims of Lakhimpur violence

October 08, 2021 16:08

The Supreme Court expressed displeasure over a tweet posted by a media organisation which falsely claimed that Chief Justice of India (CJI) N V Ramana had met the kin of victims of Lakhmipur Kheri violence.

The Court said it respects the media and their independence but "this is not at all fair".

The apex court, which was hearing the Lakhimpur Kheri violence matter, termed the tweet very unfortunate and said the media should verify the facts.

"We are sorry to observe that somebody is exceeding the limit of freedom of speech. They should verify the facts. These are all false representations which is being done," said a bench, comprising the CJI and Justices Surya Kant and Hima Kohli.

The issue cropped up when an advocate told the bench that on Thursday, a media organisation had posted a tweet which said the CJI had met the kin of victims of Lakhimpur Kheri incident.

"All of us are at the receiving end of irresponsible tweets. I have seen some about myself also," said senior advocate Harish Salve, who was appearing for the Uttar Pradesh government.

CJI Ramana said, "They must have some sense because I was sitting in the court. How can I go to Lucknow and visit the family. Leave it there. We should not bother about these things. In public life, we have to receive..," the CJI said.

Justice Surya Kant said the court expects they should come out with a bona fide and voluntary report to say this is what we have done.

The top court said it is not satisfied with the steps taken by the Uttar Pradesh government in the Lakhimpur Kheri violence case in which eight persons were killed on October 3.

The bench told Salve to communicate to the top most police official that evidence and other relevant materials in the case are not destroyed. The court has posted the matter for hearing on October 20.

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