New Delhi: An advocate tried to hurl a shoe at Chief Justice of India Bhushan Ramkrishna Gavai in the Supreme Court on Monday. The accused has been identified as 71-year-old Rakesh Kishore , reported The Indian Express. Fortunately, the shoe did not reach the CJI.

The incident reportedly took place when the court proceedings were underway at Court no. 1. He was overpowered by the security personnel. According to a report by Hindustan Times, when Kishore was being taken away, he started shouting, "Sanatan ka apman nahi sahenge (will not tolerate insult to Sanatan)." The accused reportedly had a proximity card, which is provided to lawyers and clerks in the apex court.

Unfazed by the incident, the CJI continued the proceedings. "These things do not affect me," the CJI said.

The incident

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