Judge Faced Online Hate After Lynching Verdict | Global News

A judge in India, Tabassum Khan, sentenced fourteen men to life in prison for brutally lynching a 50-year-old man accused of cattle smuggling — but the verdict ignited a torrent of online hate and death threats targeting her based on her religion, not her legal judgment. As protests turned violent and influencers fueled the backlash, authorities stepped in, arresting two suspects and placing the judge under police protection. Legal experts and the Madhya Pradesh High Court are demanding stronger safeguards, warning that attacks on the judiciary threaten democracy itself. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/802abdf31251c4d4