Right-Wing troll army slams Judge Niyay Bindu who granted bail to Delhi CM Arvind Kejriwal
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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Rupee falls 9 paise to all-time low of 90.58 against US dollar in early trade
Mumbai (PTI): Rupee depreciated 9 paise to an all-time low of 90.58 against US dollar in early trade on Monday, weighed down by uncertainty over an India-US trade deal and persistent foreign fund outflows.
Forex traders said rupee is trading with a negative bias as investors are in wait and watch mode and awaiting cues from the India-US trade deal front.
At the interbank foreign exchange market, the rupee opened at 90.53 against the US dollar, then fell further to an all-time intraday low of 90.58 against the greenback, registering a fall of 9 paise over its previous close.
On Friday, the rupee had slipped 17 paise to close at an all-time low of 90.49 against the American currency.
Meanwhile, the dollar index, which gauges the greenback's strength against a basket of six currencies, was trading 0.05 per cent lower at 98.35.
Brent crude, the global oil benchmark, was trading higher by 0.52 per cent at USD 61.44 per barrel in futures trade.
On the domestic equity market front, the 30-share benchmark index Sensex was trading 298.86 points lower at 84,968.80, while the Nifty was down 121.40 points at 25,925.55.
Foreign Institutional Investors sold equities worth Rs 1,114.22 crore on Friday, according to exchange data.
"FPIs continue to be in selling mode in equity and debt while RBI has been selling dollars to fund their long positions," said Anil Kumar Bhansali, Head of Treasury and Executive Director Finrex Treasury Advisors LLP.
