After Controversy, Senior Advocates Buy Memberships At 'Mohammad' Deepak’s Gym
Senior lawyers purchase gym memberships to show solidarity after a controversy affected Mohammad Deepak’s fitness business.
Several senior advocates of the Supreme Court of India have purchased memberships at a city gym owned by fitness trainer Deepak, in a public show of support after his business reportedly suffered losses following a recent controversy over his name and identity.
According to people familiar with the development, the advocates decided to enrol at the gym after learning that the trainer’s livelihood had been affected by social media backlash and calls for boycotts. The row, which circulated widely online, centred on Deepak being referred to as “Mohammad Deepak,” triggering polarised reactions and leading to a dip in clientele, sources said.
The lawyers said their decision was guided by constitutional values rather than politics. Some advocates were quoted as saying that the incident raised concerns about discrimination and the targeting of individuals based on perceived religious identity, which they described as contrary to the principles of equality and fraternity guaranteed by the Constitution.
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Deepak, who has been running the gym for several years, said the gesture from members of the legal fraternity was reassuring at a difficult time. He acknowledged that the controversy had hurt his business and morale but said the support helped restore confidence among existing and prospective clients.
Legal observers noted that the move by senior advocates carried symbolic weight, given their role as officers of the court and interpreters of constitutional rights. They said the episode highlighted how professional communities can intervene socially to uphold constitutional morality beyond courtrooms and formal judgments.
While the controversy itself has not led to any legal proceedings, the show of solidarity has sparked wider discussion on social media about tolerance, livelihood protection and the everyday impact of identity-based targeting. For now, those backing Deepak say their message is simple: personal businesses should not become collateral damage in ideological or communal disputes.
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