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CJI Surya Kant Denounces Fake Casteist Quote as "Rank Dishonesty"

The office of Chief Justice of India Surya Kant has strongly denied a viral casteist statement falsely attributed to him on social media platform X. The CJI's office condemned the "vile, brazen, and mischievous concoction" as an act of rank dishonesty and deliberate social incitement. The statement called the spread of such misinformation a direct attack on judicial integrity and public trust. Citizens, media, and social media platforms have been urged to refrain from amplifying the false content.

Key Points: CJI Surya Kant Refutes Viral Casteist Remarks

  • CJI Surya Kant's office denies a viral casteist quote on X
  • The fake statement is called a "vile, brazen, and mischievous concoction"
  • The act is termed a direct attack on judicial integrity
  • Citizens and media urged to refrain from amplifying false content
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"Act of rank dishonesty": Chief Justice of India Surya Kant refutes viral casteist remarks, fake quotes

CJI Surya Kant's office calls a viral fake quote a "vile" act of dishonesty, condemning the casteist statement attributed to him on social media platform X.

"as Rank DishonestyMETA_TITLE: CJI Surya Kant Refutes Viral Casteist RemarksMETA_DESCR: CJI Surya Kant's office calls a viral fake quote a vile act of dishonesty, condemning the casteist statement attributed to him on social media platform X.QUOTE: To manufacture a fictitious quote and to attribute it to the highest judicial office of the land is an act of rank dishonesty... - CJI Surya Kant's Office"

New Delhi, May 10

The office of Chief Justice of India Surya Kant on Saturday issued a strong denial regarding a "vile, brazen and mischievous" casteist statement falsely attributed to him on social media. The clarification follows the circulation of a controversial statement on the platform X.

The press release from the CJI's office noted that the Chief Justice of India (CJI) Surya Kant condemned certain statements being circulated on social media posts, which have been misattributed to him by an 'X' account, @UnreservedMERIT.

Labelling the act as a serious breach of ethics, the CJI's office released a statement which said that the account falsely attributed to him the statement.

Terming the spread of such misinformation as a direct attack on judicial integrity, the official press release said, "The Office of Hon'ble the Chief Justice of India condemns in the strongest possible terms this vile, brazen, and mischievous concoction. To manufacture a fictitious quote and to attribute it to the highest judicial office of the land is an act of rank dishonesty, deliberate social incitement, and contempt for constitutional values."

"If a society, even after producing IAS, IPS, CJI, President, and PM from its ranks, still chooses to remain exploited, then the fault lies not with the Brahmins but with its own mentality," CJI's office stated.

Terming the conduct of certain entities on social media as reckless, the CJI's office has said that such acts strike at the very foundation of public trust in the judiciary and the rule of law.

The CJI's office has urged citizens, media and social media platforms to refrain from such false and contrived content.

"The Office of Hon'ble the Chief Justice of India calls upon all responsible citizens, media organisations, and social media platforms to refrain from amplifying false and contrived content", the press release stated.

- ANI

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Deepak U
I'm glad the CJI's office took this seriously. These days, misinformation spreads faster than the truth. The quote they fabricated was so obviously fake that it shows how desperate some people are to divide society. We must all be vigilant.
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Rahul R
While I totally agree that spreading fake quotes is wrong, I wish the judiciary would also address the underlying caste issues more directly. But that aside, making up quotes is indeed a serious offense and should be penalized. 😕
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Michael C
This is exactly why fact-checking is so important. The CJI's response was clear and strong. In a democracy, we cannot allow such fake narratives to undermine our institutions. Good to see the office taking a stand!
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Swati Y
"Act of rank dishonesty" - well said! The audacity to attribute such garbage to the highest judicial office is shocking. I hope X takes action against that account. We need stricter laws against such fake news. 🙏
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Nikhil C
The statement was clear: the CJI's office called it a "vile, brazen, and mischievous concoction." I feel this is a strong message to all who try to misuse social media to spread hatred. Let's focus on real issues instead of manufacturing fake ones.
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Suresh O

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