The Supreme Court on Monday issued notices to the Central Government and the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) in connection with a petition that questions the activities of the Citizens for Justice and Peace (CJP) and the alleged monetisation of judges’ oral observations made during court proceedings.
The petitioner argued that certain judicial remarks made during hearings are being selectively used and commercially circulated, raising concerns about the impact such practices could have on the dignity of the judiciary and public confidence in the justice delivery system.
Taking note of the submissions, the Supreme Court sought responses from the Centre and the CBI. The Bench clarified that issuing a notice does not amount to expressing any opinion on the merits of the allegations and that the matter would be examined only after all parties have filed their replies.
The petition also seeks an investigation into the issues raised and calls for appropriate safeguards to prevent the alleged misuse or commercial exploitation of judicial observations made during court proceedings.
The Supreme Court has listed the matter for further hearing after receiving responses from the Centre and the CBI. The court is expected to consider the legal issues involved before deciding the next course of action.
