A dramatic scene unfolded in the Supreme Court on Monday when a lawyer allegedly attempted to hurl a shoe towards Chief Justice of India (CJI) BR Gavai during court proceedings.
According to eyewitnesses, the incident took place while a Bench led by the CJI was hearing the mentioning of cases. The lawyer suddenly approached the dais, removed his shoe, and tried to throw it towards the judge.
Alert security personnel acted swiftly, intercepting the attempt and escorting the lawyer out of the courtroom before he could cause any harm. As he was being taken away, he shouted, “Sanatan ka apman nahi sahenge” — meaning “We will not tolerate the insult of Sanatan Dharma.”
Chief Justice Gavai remained composed amid the disruption and calmly asked the lawyers present not to be distracted. “Don’t get distracted by all this. We are not distracted. These things do not affect me,” he remarked.
The Supreme Court’s security unit has launched an inquiry into the incident. Further details about the lawyer’s identity and the motive behind the act are awaited.
