The accused are well-educated political office bearers who are aware of the effect of their statements on the public at large, the judge pointed out.
“It prime facie, appears to have been targeted at the existing Gujarat University. It appears prima facie, that the words uttered are sarcastic and meant to target the varsity. It is natural that the credit, talent and name of Gujarat University will be eroded in the minds of the people due to the alleged scandals,” the judge opined.
If political office bearers, instead of fulfilling their duty to their people, do any work for their personal enmity or selfishness, it is considered a violation of the trust of the people, the Court said.
Source: Barandbench
