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Hours after an advocate attempted to hurl shoe at Chief Justice of India BR Gavai in the courtroom on Monday, Prime Minister Narendra Modi sternly condemned the incident.

"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," PM Modi said.

"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," he added.

Shortly after the incident was reported, the Bar Council of Ind

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