Man in West Bengal Booked for Spreading Fake News Against Chief Justice

A man from West Bengal has been booked for allegedly spreading fake news on social media with the intention of defaming Chief Justice of India D Y Chandrachud. Police have initiated an investigation and urged the public to steer clear of disseminating fake news.

In West Bengal, authorities have booked a local man for allegedly spreading false information on social media aimed at defaming Chief Justice of India D Y Chandrachud, the police confirmed on Wednesday.

According to a statement by the West Bengal Police on social media platform X, the fake news was circulated to discredit the Chief Justice and undermine the Supreme Court's dignity, with an intention to foster public distrust and disrupt societal peace.

The accused, Sujit Haldar of Fulbari, Krishnaganj police station, is currently under investigation. Police have also called on citizens to refrain from spreading false information.

(With inputs from agencies.)