NEW DELHI: A lawyer tried to attack CJI B R Gavai inside an SC courtroom on Monday, but alert security personnel restrained him the moment he removed his sports shoes in a bid to hurl them at the CJI. Gavai remained calm and composed and went ahead with court proceedings. "Don't get distracted," the CJI told lawyers. Rakesh Kishore, the errant lawyer, shouted, "Sanatan ka apman nahi sahenge," while being dragged away by security staff. Bar Council of India suspended his licence. Delhi Police said no complaint was received, and Kishore was released after verification. Kishore's utterance was interpreted by many as reference to comments the CJI had allegedly made about Lord Vishnu. Gavai later clarified that he never made the comments attributed to him by social media. The bars and

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