Overview

• Punjab Police said they registered several cases across districts over unlawful, caste-based and inciting social media content targeting Chief Justice B. R. Gavai.
• Officials reported roughly 12–15 FIRs naming at least 28 accused, with more than 100 social media handles identified for scrutiny.
• Right-wing YouTuber Ajeet Bharti has been booked and Kaushlesh Rai has been named in complaints tied to a viral video clip discussing the CJI, according to police sources.
• The FIRs cite sections 3(1)(r), 3(1)(s) and 3(1)(u) of the SC/ST Act and BNS sections 196, 352, 353(1), 353(2) and 61, with police alleging attempts to provoke violence and erode respect for a constitutional office.
• Investigations are ongoing as the Cyber Cell seeks takedowns from platforms, and AAP minister Harpal Singh Cheema blamed the BJP while promising legal and social action.