When faith turns to fury: The attack on the Chief Justice of India and the peril to the Republic (Column)

This column offers a strong commentary on an attack on the Chief Justice of India and explores its constitutional, social and institutional implications. It examines how misplaced faith can transform into violent action, the threat posed by assaults on judicial independence, and the risks to the rule of law and democratic norms when public institutions are targeted. The author analyses causes, repercussions and the urgent need for remedial measures — from policing and intelligence to civic education and public discourse safeguards — to protect the judiciary and preserve public trust. The piece functions as both analysis and a call to action, urging systemic responses to incidents that imperil constitutional balance and social harmony.