Tue Oct 07 21:29:05 UTC 2025: **Summary:**
An individual associated with the Mission Ambedkar group has requested the Attorney General’s consent to initiate criminal contempt proceedings against a religious orator and a YouTuber. This request stems from alleged threats and inflammatory statements made against the Chief Justice of India (CJI) B.R. Gavai, related to remarks attributed to him in the Vishnu Idol case. This follows an incident where a lawyer attempted to throw a shoe at the CJI in court, which led to the lawyer’s suspension. The individual argues that such actions pose a grave threat to the independence of the judiciary and the foundation of Indian democracy.
**News Article:**
**Threats Against Chief Justice Spark Contempt Proceedings Request, Shoe-Throwing Incident**
**New Delhi – October 8, 2025** – A request for criminal contempt proceedings against a religious orator and a YouTuber has been filed with Attorney General R. Venkataramani following alleged threats made against Chief Justice of India (CJI) B.R. Gavai. The request, submitted by Suraj Kumar Bauddh of the Mission Ambedkar founder, cites a video released by religious orator Aniruddhacharya, also known as Aniruddh Ram Tiwari, in which he purportedly issued threats against the CJI over remarks attributed to him in the Vishnu Idol case.
According to the letter, the video contained inflammatory language, including a statement implying violence against the CJI. The letter also alleges that YouTuber Ajeet Bharati made similar objectionable statements on social media.
“These statements and actions are aimed at provoking violence against the Hon’ble Chief Justice of India and other judges,” the letter stated. “The tone and tenor of such public provocation are extremely dangerous, and these posts have gone viral, creating heated debates and escalating tensions.”
The request comes on the heels of an unprecedented incident on Monday, October 6, 2025, where a 71-year-old lawyer attempted to hurl a shoe at CJI Gavai in his Supreme Court courtroom. The Bar Council of India has since suspended the lawyer’s license.
The letter emphasizes the severity of the situation, stating that such behavior is unprecedented in the history of the Supreme Court of India and threatens the independence of the judiciary and the foundation of Indian democracy.
The Attorney General is yet to respond to the request. The incident has sparked debate about the safety and security of judges and the increasing use of social media to incite violence. The investigation is ongoing.
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