Pressure Groups Using Social Media To Influence Courts Grave Danger: Ex-CJI Chandrachud
Last Updated:November 24, 2024, 23:53 IST He said special interest groups, pressure groups are trying to affect the minds of courts. Former CJI DY Chandrachud said social media platforms are being used by pressure and special interest groups and judges should be wary of such efforts. (IMAGE: PTI) Former Chief Justice D Y Chandrachud on Sunday said social media is being used by special interest groups to influence the outcome of cases and judges need to be wary of them. He also noted that people nowadays want to form an opinion on the basis of 20 seconds they see on YouTube or any other social media platform, saying it poses a great danger. “Today there are special interest groups, pressure groups who are trying to use social media to affect the minds of the courts and the outcomes of cases. Every citizen is entitled to understand what is the basis of a decision and to express their opinions on the decisions of the court. But when this goes beyond the decisions of the court and …