New Delhi: Delhi court Special Judge Niyay Bindu has become the target of online troll from influential right-wing accounts on 'X' (formerly known as Twitter) following her decision to grant bail to Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal in a liquor policy case.
These accounts have accused the judge of failing to thoroughly review the documents submitted by the Enforcement Directorate (ED) before making her decision.
The backlash comes after Special Judge Niyay Bindu granted bail to Kejriwal, a decision that has been met with disdain by supporters of the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) and their associated online influencers. These individuals have used social media to question the judge's diligence and impartiality, alleging that she did not properly consider the extensive documentation provided by the ED.
Fact-checker and Alt News Co-founder Mohammed Zubair highlighted the wave of online attacks by sharing screenshots of several critical tweets. Zubair commented on his 'X' account, stating, "Tweets by influential right-wing X accounts targeting Delhi court Special Judge Niyay Bindu because she delivered a judgment they and their leaders didn't like. This is dangerous and scary."
Supporters of Judge Bindu have come forward to clarify the legal processes involved in bail hearings, which have been misunderstood by the critics. One user, replying to Zubair’s tweet, provided a detailed explanation:
"1. Scope of Bail Hearings: Bail hearings primarily focus on the arguments and key evidence presented by both parties rather than a detailed review of all submitted documents.
2. Judicial Efficiency: The judge acknowledged the volume of documents but emphasized the impracticality of reviewing thousands of pages at this juncture. This does not imply a neglect of duty but rather a focus on pertinent issues relevant to the bail decision. Also, did Swarn Kanta read all the 55,000 documents while rejecting the bail of AAP leaders (Manish Sisodia etc)."
The user emphasized that bail hearings are designed to address the immediate concerns related to bail, relying on critical evidence and arguments rather than a comprehensive analysis of all case documents. This perspective is shared by many legal experts who argue that the role of the judge in such hearings is to weigh the necessity and justification for bail, rather than delve into the full depth of the case, which would be more appropriate during a trial.
The online criticism against Judge Bindu has raised concerns about the increasing pressure on the judiciary from social media. Critics argue that such campaigns can undermine judicial independence and the fair administration of justice.
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Mumbai, Jul 25 (PTI): Police have opposed the bail plea of the Bangladeshi national arrested for allegedly stabbing Bollywood actor Saif Ali Khan with a knife and injuring him at his home here in January this year, telling a Mumbai court there was "strong evidence" against the accused.
Citing a Forensic Science Laboratory report, police reiterated before the sessions court their earlier claim knife fragments that got lodged near the actor's spine during the attack as well as a part found at the crime spot have matched with the weapon recovered from the accused, Shariful Islam.
These three pieces were part of the same weapon (knife) used to attack the filmstar, the police said in a written response to the accused's plea submitted in the court on Thursday (July 24).
Khan was repeatedly stabbed with a knife by an intruder inside his 12th floor apartment in upscale Bandra on January 16 during a robbery attempt.
The 54-year-old actor underwent surgery at Lilavati Hospital to remove a piece of knife that got lodged near his spine during the attack. He was discharged from the private hospital after five days.
Shariful Islam, a Bangladeshi national, was arrested two days later for allegedly stabbing Khan.
The police, in their response, highlighted that the accused is a Bangladeshi citizen residing illegally in India.
If granted bail, there was a possibility that he may flee India and not appear before the court during the trial. The crime committed by the accused is of a "very serious nature, and strong evidence" is available against him, they argued.
In his bail plea, filed through advocate Vipul Dushing, the accused asserted he was innocent and had no prior criminal record.
Investigation into the case has practically concluded with only the filing of a chargesheet pending, the accused contended while seeking bail.
The alleged attacker has been booked under Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS) sections related to house trespass, robbery and dacoity with attempt to cause death or grievous injury.