'Shirtless' protest: Not legitimate dissent, blatant assault on public order, says Delhi court
Ah, the age-old dilemma: when does a bare chest become an international incident? Apparently, when it's wielded at an AI summit in Delhi, according to a local court. One might think a bit of skin is a rather mild form of protest compared to, say, actual hacking, but the judiciary clearly views a torso as a weapon of diplomatic destruction, capable of single-handedly eroding India's global standing. Perhaps next time, protesters should consider wearing more shirts, just in case their bare midriffs are mistaken for a national security threat rather than a plea for attention.
This stern judicial stance follows the arrest of four Indian Youth Congress workers during the AI Impact Summit. A Delhi court remanded the individuals to five days police custody, explicitly labeling their 'shirtless' demonstration as a blatant assault on public order. The court further emphasized that such actions not only disrupted peace but also significantly damaged India's crucial diplomatic image on an international stage, underscoring the serious implications perceived by the authorities.
