Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 04:05pm on 08 Oct 2025,Wednesday India
After lawyer Rakesh Kishore tried to hit Chief Justice BR Gavai with a shoe on October 6, casteist attacks against him continue online. An AI-generated video mocking the CJI has been widely shared, alongside posts by influencers praising Kishore. Punjab police have filed FIRs over abusive social media content, and the Attorney General’s permission has been sought for contempt proceedings. Political leaders including Arvind Kejriwal and Mallikarjun Kharge demanded strict action. CJI Gavai, the second Dalit and first Buddhist head of India’s Supreme Court, has not pressed charges. Protests took place outside Kishore’s home, with calls for stronger judicial protection. (PC: HT)
