KG Balakrishnan

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.