The Supreme Court on Tuesday granted interim protection from arrest to former BJP spokesperson Nupur Sharma in various first information reports (FIRs) registered against her in different parts of the country.
“Recent comments by the two judges of the Hon’ble Supreme Court have surpassed the Laxman Rekha and compelled us to issue an open statement", the letter explained.
"Social and digital media is primarily resorted to expressing personalised opinions more against the judges, rather than a constructive critical appraisal of their judgments. This is what is harming the judicial institution and lowering its dignity," says Justice Pardiwala. Personal Attacks on Judges for Their Judgements Will Lead to Dangerous Scenario , Cautions Supreme Court Judge JB Pardiwala.
"Even before the trial is over, society starts believing the outcome of judicial proceedings. Regulation of social media, especially in the context of sensitive trials which are sub-judice, must be considered by Parliament by introducing regulatory provisions," Justice Pardiwala said. Justice JB Pardiwala, Supreme Court Judge Calls for Regulation of Social Media, Says Trials by Digital Media Are Undue Interference for the Judiciary .