An attempt was made to hurl a shoe at the Chief Justice of India, BR Gavai, during court proceedings in the Supreme Court by an advocate on Monday (6th October). According to the reports, the incident occurred when a bench headed by CJI Gavai was hearing cases mentioned before it. The advocate, identified as 71-year-old Rakesh Kishor, approached the dais, removed his shoe and attempted to hurl it at the CJI. However, he was prevented by the security personnel present there and was taken out of the court premises.

The advocate reportedly shouted, “Sanatan ka apman nahi sahenge (We will not tolerate any insult to Sanatan)”. He was handed over to the police and was later released after the Supreme Court Registry refused to press charges against him. However, the Bar Council of India has susp

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