New Delhi: In a dramatic turn of events, a lawyer on Monday tried to attack Chief Justice of India (CJI) BR Gavai in the Supreme Court. The incident happened while a bench headed by CJI Gavai was hearing mentioning of urgent cases by lawyers. According to people in the know, the lawyer went near the dais and attempted to remove his shoe and throw it at the CJI. However, security personnel intervened and escorted the lawyer out. While walking out, the lawyer was heard saying, "Sanatan ka apman nahi sahenge.
The CJI remained unfazed and told the lawyers present in court to not get distracted. "We are not distracted. These things do not affect me," the CJI verbally remarked.
Taking stern note of the incident, the Bar Council of India (BCI) suspended advocate Rakesh Kishore from practice with immediate effect. During the period of suspension, Kishore will stand debarred from appearing, acting, pleading or practising before any court, tribunal or authority in India.
The incident could be reportedly linked to CJI Gavai's comments during a hearing on September 16 regarding the restoration of a Vishnu idol in Khajuraho had led to a controversy.
The Delhi Police released the lawyer after CJI Gavai refused to press charges
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday strongly condemned the attack on Chief Justice of India (CJI) Justice B R Gavai inside the Supreme Court premises on Monday and said it had "angered every Indian". The Prime Minister spoke with Justice Gavai.
"Spoke to Chief Justice of India, Justice BR Gavai Ji. The attack on him earlier today in the Supreme Court premises has angered every Indian. There is no place for such reprehensible acts in our society. It is utterly condemnable. I appreciated the calm displayed by Justice Gavai in the face of such a situation. It highlights his commitment to values of justice and strengthening the spirit of our Constitution," PM Modi said in a post on X.
Opposition parties condemn attempt to attack CJI Gavai
Opposition parties condemned the incident involving a lawyer reportedly hurling a shoe at Chief Justice of India BR Gavai inside the SC on Monday. "No words are adequate to condemn the attack on the Honourable Chief Justice of India. It is an assault not just on him but on our Constitution as well. Chief Justice Gavai has been very gracious but the nation must stand in solidarity with him unitedly with a deep sense of anguish and outrage," Congress leader Sonia Gandhi said. The polit bureau of Communist Party of India (Marxist)deplored the incident and demanding action against the lawyer involved.
The CJI remained unfazed and told the lawyers present in court to not get distracted. "We are not distracted. These things do not affect me," the CJI verbally remarked.
Taking stern note of the incident, the Bar Council of India (BCI) suspended advocate Rakesh Kishore from practice with immediate effect. During the period of suspension, Kishore will stand debarred from appearing, acting, pleading or practising before any court, tribunal or authority in India.
The incident could be reportedly linked to CJI Gavai's comments during a hearing on September 16 regarding the restoration of a Vishnu idol in Khajuraho had led to a controversy.
The Delhi Police released the lawyer after CJI Gavai refused to press charges
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday strongly condemned the attack on Chief Justice of India (CJI) Justice B R Gavai inside the Supreme Court premises on Monday and said it had "angered every Indian". The Prime Minister spoke with Justice Gavai.
"Spoke to Chief Justice of India, Justice BR Gavai Ji. The attack on him earlier today in the Supreme Court premises has angered every Indian. There is no place for such reprehensible acts in our society. It is utterly condemnable. I appreciated the calm displayed by Justice Gavai in the face of such a situation. It highlights his commitment to values of justice and strengthening the spirit of our Constitution," PM Modi said in a post on X.
Opposition parties condemn attempt to attack CJI Gavai
Opposition parties condemned the incident involving a lawyer reportedly hurling a shoe at Chief Justice of India BR Gavai inside the SC on Monday. "No words are adequate to condemn the attack on the Honourable Chief Justice of India. It is an assault not just on him but on our Constitution as well. Chief Justice Gavai has been very gracious but the nation must stand in solidarity with him unitedly with a deep sense of anguish and outrage," Congress leader Sonia Gandhi said. The polit bureau of Communist Party of India (Marxist)deplored the incident and demanding action against the lawyer involved.
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