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Supreme Court Issues Notice to Kerala Congress Leaders Over Social Media Post Against CJI
The Supreme Court has served notice on office-bearers of the Kerala Pradesh Congress Committee following a contempt of court petition related to a social media post targeting the Chief Justice of India. The controversial post, which was shared from the party's official X account, was subsequently deleted after drawing widespread criticism online.
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The Supreme Court's action came after a contempt plea was filed regarding a post from the official X account of the Kerala Pradesh Congress Committee that criticized the Chief Justice of India. The post, which circulated on October 12, generated significant backlash on social media platforms before being removed from the account.
The move marks a heightened scrutiny of social media commentary directed at the country's senior judiciary. The Supreme Court's notice requires the KPCC office-bearers to respond to the contempt allegations, setting the stage for potential legal proceedings.
The incident reflects growing tensions between political parties and the judiciary over statements and posts made on social media platforms. The Congress party unit in Kerala has not yet made an official statement regarding the Supreme Court's notice or the circumstances surrounding the deleted post.
This development is likely to intensify debate over the boundaries of free speech and permissible criticism of constitutional institutions in the digital age. The case will be closely watched as it may establish precedent for how courts treat political party social media accounts.