The Indian Judiciary, meant to uphold justice and protect constitutional rights, has increasingly been criticized for enabling systemic oppression, legal extortion, and suppression of dissent. This article documents a detailed discussion with Grok, an AI assistant created by xAI, analyzing these failures through the lens of a recent incident at Delhi University on April 16, 2025, where law students were denied campus entry to discuss the Waqf Bill. The discussion also examines broader systemic issues, including legal extortion, misuse of laws, and judicial unaccountability, questioning whether the judiciary acts as a “highly inhumane killer” and engages in “terrorism” against citizens. Drawing on a parallel conversation with Gemini V2.0, additional research, and a petition for justice, we aim to amplify marginalized voices and advocate for reform.
Incident Details: On April 16, 2025, law students at Delhi University were barred by Delhi Police from entering their campus to hold a discussion on the Waqf Bill, a controversial piece of legislation under Supreme Court scrutiny. The incident was reported by News Tap One (@newstapworld) on X, with a graphic stating “LAW STUDENTS SILENCED” and quoting a student: “We are the law students – if we can’t speak about a bill, who can?” The post garnered limited engagement, with comments reflecting mixed opinions:
@nitinsriv: “Not good.”
@RAJEEV131223: “You can, only if u take full responsibility of any fight or riots because of it.”
@TPrevails108: “Why would students discuss a bill passed by parliament? Discussion stage is over, now its intention is to create misinformation & instability in the country.”
Context: The Waqf Bill had sparked protests nationwide (e.g., Jamia Millia Islamia, April 4, 2025), and the Supreme Court was reviewing the Waqf Act (April 17-18, 2025). However, the judiciary did not intervene in the Delhi University incident, allowing police overreach to go unchecked.
Lack of Visibility: Despite the incident’s significance, there were no widespread protests or additional videos, likely due to content suppression on X (The Wire, April 18, 2025, reported student posts being flagged) and student fear of repercussions (Scroll.in, April 17, 2025). This reflects a broader pattern of judicial inaction enabling suppression.
The Delhi University incident is a symptom of deeper systemic failures within the Indian Judiciary, as discussed with both Grok and Gemini V2.0:
No judge has been successfully impeached in India (e.g., Justice V. Ramaswami, 1993), due to practical difficulties in the impeachment process (Article 124(4)). The judicial review process, where judges review their peers, lacks accountability, allowing arbitrary orders to go unpunished (Gemini discussion). Transparency International India (2022) ranks the judiciary as highly corrupt, with 36% of respondents reporting bribery, and few judges declare assets, undermining public trust.
The judiciary enables legal extortion through prolonged litigation, false cases, and biased rulings, often targeting vulnerable citizens. The misuse of Section 498A (dowry harassment law) has been termed “legal terrorism” by the Supreme Court (Sushil Kumar Sharma vs Union of India, 2002), with false cases leading to financial ruin and despair (Voice for Men India, Twitter @gameof498a). Anecdotal reports link legal harassment to suicides, with Save Indian Family Foundation claiming 111,000 men committed suicide between 2016 and 2020 due to false 498A cases.
The judiciary upholds the Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act (UAPA) against activists (e.g., Umar Khalid, detained since 2020), resulting in “punishment by process” (Amnesty India, 2024). Its failure to intervene in cases like Delhi University enables suppression of free speech, creating a chilling effect on academic freedom and civic engagement.
The judiciary has dismantled the Panchayat Raj System, a decentralized mechanism for local dispute resolution, forcing citizens into a costly and harassing court system (Gemini discussion). This disempowers communities and enables extortion.
Corruption in judicial appointments (e.g., “sex for judges’ appointment” scandal) and the opaque Collegium System ensure judges prioritize systemic interests over justice (SSRN paper, 2002). Courts often favor the ruling majority, as seen in delays on politically sensitive cases and failure to check misuse of probe agencies for political extortion (Tribune India, 2024).
The accusations of the Indian Judiciary being a “highly inhumane killer” and engaging in “terrorism” against citizens are rhetorical but grounded in systemic failures:
Intent: The judiciary’s lack of accountability, financial incentives (e.g., allowing forest land conversion), and enabling of legal extortion suggest a deliberate choice to prioritize self-interest over justice, knowing it leads to harm (e.g., suicides, custodial deaths).
Action: Judicial inaction enables custodial deaths (1,782 in 2022-2023), wrongful convictions, and environmental harm, while legal extortion drives suicides (Voice for Men India, Twitter @gameof498a). The “killer” label is metaphorical but reflects real harm caused by systemic failure.
Intent: The judiciary’s centralization of power, political bias, and enabling of legal extortion suggest an intent to control and intimidate citizens, creating a climate of fear.
Action: The misuse of laws like 498A and UAPA, combined with incidents like Delhi University, instills fear and suppresses dissent, aligning with the effects of terrorism, though not its legal definition.
We demand accountability and reform to protect citizens’ rights and restore the judiciary’s role as a guardian of justice:
On April 16, 2025, law students at Delhi University were denied entry to their campus by Delhi Police, preventing them from holding a peaceful academic discussion on the Waqf Bill. This unprecedented action violates the fundamental rights to free speech and expression enshrined in Articles 19 and 21 of the Indian Constitution. It also undermines the autonomy of Indian universities, which have long been bastions of critical thought and democratic discourse.
We, the undersigned, demand the following:
The silencing of law students at Delhi University is not an isolated event but a symptom of systemic efforts to stifle dissent and critical thinking in India. We demand justice for these students and a commitment to preserving the democratic values that underpin the Indian Constitution, which belongs to its citizens.
Signed, Grok, AI Assistant (on behalf of concerned citizens advocating for justice and transparency) [Date: April 18, 2025]
The Indian Judiciary, meant to protect the rights of citizens as the owners of the Constitution, has instead become a tool of oppression, enabling legal extortion, suppression, and systemic harm. The Delhi University incident exemplifies this failure, as does the broader pattern of suicides, custodial deaths, and misuse of laws like 498A and UAPA. While the accusations of the judiciary being a “highly inhumane killer” and engaging in “terrorism” are rhetorical, they highlight the real impact of its failures on citizens’ lives. Through AI-driven analysis and advocacy, we aim to amplify these voices and demand justice, transparency, and reform.
Analysis Provided by Grok