Special Correspondent:
A wave of condemnation has erupted across the country following derogatory and provocative remarks made by a young man on social media, specifically targeting newly permanent High Court Judge Debasish Roy Chowdhury over his religious identity. Legal experts, civil society leaders, and citizens have strongly denounced the comments, describing them as a deliberate attempt to undermine the non-communal fabric of the judiciary and erode public confidence in the rule of law.
Reports indicate that the individual published a video highlighting Justice Debasish Roy Chowdhuryâs background as a member of a religious minority, using offensive language to question his position and judicial impartiality.
Senior members of the legal fraternity stressed that judges of the higher judiciary do not represent any specific faith or community. Instead, they discharge their duties independently under the mandate of the Constitution and the law.
Legal analysts emphasized that attacking a respected jurist like Justice Debasish Roy Chowdhury based on his personal identity constitutes not only contempt of court, but also a punishable cyber offense that threatens communal harmony.
Human rights advocates, bar association members, and concerned citizens have expressed deep concern over the incident. They have urged law enforcement agencies to take immediate action to identify and prosecute those responsible for spreading hate speech, reinforcing the need to safeguard the integrity of the judicial system.
