Former Chief Justice of India BR Gavai said the Supreme Court has consistently shaped the meaning of free speech and expression for seventy-five years. He noted this steady evolution reflects the Court’s role in protecting freedoms in democracy.
In the shoe-hurling incident targeting CJI B.R. Gavai, the Supreme Court said it is “not against free speech, but not at the cost of others’ dignity,” warning that unregulated social media is turning into a dangerous, money-spinning venture.
