Punjab Police File Multiple FIRs Over Objectionable Social Media Posts Against CJI BR Gavai
Following an attempt by a person to throw an object at Chief Justice of India B.R. Gavai during a Supreme Court session, the Punjab Police has filed multiple First Information Reports (FIRs) against over 100 social media accounts. These accounts are accused of posting caste-based, insulting, and provocative content directed at the CJI. The objections allege that the posts aimed to degrade his constitutional office, promote enmity between groups, and incite public disorder. The courtroom incident involved an individual, later identified as a 71-year-old lawyer, shouting slogans and possibly throwing a shoe or paper roll. Although he was removed by security, the event caused a brief interruption. Amid the backlash, the Bar Council of India suspended the lawyer, and the Supreme Court proceedings resumed with composure.
The Key points
- Punjab Police registered multiple FIRs over casteist remarks against CJI Gavai on social media.
- More than 100 accounts are under scrutiny for posting hateful, insulting content.
- The posts allegedly aimed to undermine respect for a constitutional office.
- The accused social media content is said to promote public enmity and unrest.
- The trigger was an attempt to hurl an object at the CJI during court proceedings.
- The intruder, a senior lawyer, shouted slogans about religious disrespect.
- Some reports say a shoe; others mention a paper roll being thrown.
- Proceedings were momentarily halted, but courts resumed.
- Bar Council of India suspended the lawyer pending inquiry.
- The incident has raised serious concerns about online hate speech and protection of judiciary dignity.
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