KG Balakrishnan

KG Balakrishnan

judge India

KG Balakrishnan served as the first Dalit Chief Justice of India from 2007 to 2010 and is known for his progressive views on caste discrimination. His rulings have emphasized the deep-seated injustices faced by Dalits, characterizing caste as an 'unbreakable bondage' that restricts individuals to marginalized occupations, thereby contributing to the ongoing discourse on caste equality in the Indian judiciary.

Global Media Ratings
Dominance
0.00%
Persistence
0 wks
Reach
32,097
Power
1,277$
Sentiment
6.00
Countries Mentioned
Country Mentions Sentiment Dominance + Persistence x Population = Reach x GDP (millions) = Power
United Kingdom 1 6.00 0.05% +0% 67,886,011 32,097 $2,700,000 1,277$
Totals 1 67,886,011 32,097 $2,700,000 1,277$
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Recent Mentions

United Kingdom United Kingdom: KG Balakrishnan was the court's first Dalit chief justice between 2007 and 2010. 6

BBC: India's Supreme Court upholds rights of poorest