Attempted attack on CJI Gavai in Supreme Court: Lawyer throws shoe in courtroom

On Monday, a lawyer attempted to attack Chief Justice B.R. Gavai in the Supreme Court. The incident occurred while the CJI's bench was hearing a case. Citing lawyers present in the courtroom, news agency PTI reported that the lawyer threw a shoe at the CJI.

However, the shoe did not reach his bench, but security personnel immediately seized it. While leaving, the lawyer shouted, "Hindustan will not tolerate the insult of Sanatan." Following the incident, the CJI asked the lawyers present in the court to continue their arguments. He said, "Don't be disturbed by all this. I am not disturbed either; these things do not affect me."

Lawyer's license revoked, Bar Council of India suspends him

Meanwhile, the Supreme Court Bar Association (SCBA) has revoked the license of the accused lawyer, Rakesh Kishore Kumar. His registration dates back to 2011. The Bar Council of India also immediately suspended the accused. The order was issued by BCI Chairman Manan Kumar Mishra.

He stated that this violates the lawyers' conduct rules. Kishore will not be able to practice anywhere during the suspension. A show-cause notice will also be issued within 15 days.

An Assault on the Constitution and the Rule of Law: Sonia Gandhi

Regarding this incident, Congress leader Sonia Gandhi said, "The attack on the Honorable Chief Justice of India inside the Supreme Court is condemnable beyond words. This is not just an attack on an individual, but a direct attack on our Constitution and the rule of law."

Chief Justice Gavai has shown utmost restraint and dignity in this situation, but the nation must unite and stand with him.

On September 16, the CJI had said, "Go, ask God to do it himself."

The lawyer is believed to have been angered by CJI Gavai's comments on the restoration of a 7-foot-tall decapitated statue of Lord Vishnu in Khajuraho, Madhya Pradesh.

On September 16, the CJI had dismissed a petition seeking the restoration of the vandalized statue, saying, "Go, ask God to do it himself." You claim to be a staunch devotee of Lord Vishnu, so go pray to him.

Learn about the case surrounding the idol of Lord Vishnu

On September 16, the Supreme Court dismissed a petition seeking the restoration of the 7-foot-tall broken idol of Lord Vishnu at the Javari (Vamana) Temple in Khajuraho, Madhya Pradesh. The petitioner expressed displeasure over this decision.

He stated that this decision hurts religious sentiments. The court stated that the idol will remain in its original condition. Devotees wishing to worship can visit other temples.

The petitioner claims that the idol was broken during the Mughal invasions and has remained in this condition ever since. Therefore, the Supreme Court should intervene to protect the devotees' right to worship and restore the temple's sanctity.