'Will be dealt with iron hand': SC sends notice to Kerala Congress over CJI post
The Supreme Court of India has issued a contempt notice to Kerala Congress officials over a social media post criticizing the Chief Justice. The court emphasized that freedom of expression does not permit interference with the administration of justice.
Why it matters
The case underscores the tension between political speech and judicial independence in the Indian legal system.
NEW DELHI: The Supreme Court has issued a contempt notice to office-bearers of the Kerala Pradesh Congress Committee (KPCC) over a social media post targeting Chief Justice of India (CJI) Surya Kant, observing that freedom of expression cannot be used as a shield to interfere with the administration of justice.The apex court said, "Judgments are always open to criticism but freedom of expression can't be a shield for interference with administration of justice.""Any attempt to undermine authority of court needs to be dealt with iron hand," it further said, as cited by PTI.Reiterating the supremacy of the Constitution, the court added, "Constitution is supreme, no individual or political organisation stands above it."The Supreme Court has registered a petition based on a complaint seeking contempt proceedings against the KPCC over the social media post.
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