Overview
- CJI B.R. Gavai said he was shocked by the courtroom incident but now considers it a closed matter, while cautioning that judges’ oral remarks are often distorted on social media.
- The Bar Council of India has debarred advocate Rakesh Kishore from practice after the attempted attack, and he remains unapologetic, describing his act as divinely guided and calling the order arbitrary.
- Punjab Police have identified over 100 social media handles and registered FIRs under non-bailable sections for objectionable posts targeting the Chief Justice.
- Noida Police questioned YouTuber Ajeet Bharti about an earlier online discussion that referenced violent responses to the CJI’s remarks; he was released after questioning.
- Political and civic reactions persisted, with leaders across parties condemning the act, Dalit leaders calling it an insult to the community, protests held outside Kishore’s residence, and a former Bengaluru police chief apologizing after initially praising Kishore’s ‘courage’.