Punjab Police have filed multiple FIRs over offensive social media posts targeting the Chief Justice of India, while Bengaluru Police registered a Zero FIR against advocate Rakesh Kishore following the recent Supreme Court shoe assault incident.
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NEW DELHI: The Punjab Police have registered several FIRs across multiple districts after receiving a series of complaints regarding offensive social media posts and videos allegedly targeting the Chief Justice of India (CJI).
According to the Punjab Police, the action was initiated following the identification of over a hundred social media accounts that were allegedly involved in spreading or promoting hateful and inflammatory content directed at the Chief Justice. The police stated that digital evidence from various platforms is being analyzed, and necessary steps are being taken to ensure accountability under the law.
Bengaluru Police File Zero FIR Against Suspended Advocate
In a related development, the Bengaluru Police have filed a Zero FIR against suspended advocate Rakesh Kishore under Sections 132 and 133 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS). The complaint was lodged by the All India Advocates’ Association, which accused Kishore of making derogatory and inflammatory remarks online.
“On October 6, one advocate Mr. Rakesh Kishore, has committed an offence by throwing a shoe to (sic) the dias in Court Hall No 1 at the Supreme Court of India. The Hon’ble Chief Justice of India BR Gavai, and Hon’ble Justice K Vinod Chandran were seated in Court Hall No 1, Supreme Court of India, New Delhi. the complainant request to register case against accused to protect image of judiciary etc,”
the FIR states.
The Zero FIR allows the case to be transferred to the jurisdiction where the alleged offense occurred, ensuring swift legal action regardless of territorial limits.
Legal Context
- BNS Section 132 deals with assault or criminal force used to deter a public servant from discharging their duty. It covers actions that assault or use criminal force against a public servant while they are on duty, with the intent to prevent or deter them, or as a consequence of actions taken in the lawful performance of their duty.
- BNS Section 133 deals with assault or criminal force with the intent to dishonor a person, as long as there was no grave and sudden provocation from that person. It states that a person who commits such an act shall face punishment of imprisonment, a fine, or both, with imprisonment extending up to two years.
Both provisions emphasize accountability for online and offline actions that disrupt public order or target individuals and institutions with malicious intent.
Attempted Shoe Attack on CJI BR Gavai in Supreme Court
A dramatic incident unfolded around 11:35 a.m. in Court No. 1 of the Supreme Court on Monday when suspended advocate Rakesh Kishore allegedly attempted to throw a shoe at Chief Justice of India (CJI) BR Gavai.
Security personnel immediately intervened, and Kishore was escorted out of the courtroom. Police later confirmed that he had legitimate access to the court premises, holding a Bar Council of India (BCI) card and a temporary Supreme Court Bar Association (SCBA) membership.
Following the incident, the Bar Council of India swiftly suspended Kishore from practicing law pending further disciplinary action.
Eyewitnesses noted that CJI Gavai remained calm and continued the hearing, stating, “I am the last person to be affected by such things.” In a display of restraint, he reportedly directed the registry not to initiate punitive action against the lawyer.
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