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A lawyer tried to throw a shoe at CJI BR Gavai in the Supreme Court, but was stopped by security. The CJI remained calm and asked for the proceedings to continue.
Chief Justice of India BR Gavai (Photo: News18)
A lawyer attempted to hurl a shoe at Chief Justice of India (CJI) BR You got it in the Supreme Court on Monday. According to Bar and Bench, the security personnel present in court intervened in the nick of time and escorted the lawyer out.
However, the CJI remained unfazed and asked the lawyers present in court to continue with their arguments.
“Don’t get distracted by all this. We are not distracted. These things do not affect me,” he said.
The incident happened when the bench led by the CJI was hearing the mention of cases by lawyers.
The report quoted sources and said the lawyer went near the dais and attempted to remove his shoe and throw it at the judge.
Meanwhile, Live Law quoted some in the courtroom as saying that the man, dressed in a lawyer’s robe, appeared to be hurling a roll of paper.
As he was being escorted out of the courtroom, he was heard saying, “‘Sanat the apman want sahenge‘ (Will not tolerate disrespect of the Sanatana dharma)”.
The incident was possibly sparked by CJI Gavai’s comments during a September 16 case hearing, wherein the Supreme Court had dismissed a plea seeking directions to reconstruct and reinstall a seven-foot idol of Lord Vishnu at the Javari Temple, part of the UNESCO World Heritage Khajuraho temple complex in Madhya Pradesh.
Turning down the plea, the court had termed it a “publicity interest litigation”.
“This is purely publicity interest litigation. Go and ask the deity himself to do something. If you are saying that you are a strong devotee of Lord Vishnu, then you pray and do some meditation,” CJI Gavai had said.
Stating that the issue squarely fell under the jurisdiction of the Archaeological Survey of India (ASI), the CJI had said, “It’s an archaeological find, whether the ASI would permit such a thing to be done or not. There are various issues.”
“In the meantime, if you are not averse to Shaivismyou can go and worship there. There is a very big linga of Shivaone of the biggest in Khajuraho,” he said.
His remarks had sparked a rowfollowing which he clarified that he respects all religions and asserted his remarks were mispresented on social media.
Vani Mehrotra is the Deputy News Editor at News18.com. She has nearly 10 years of experience in both national and international news and has previously worked on multiple desks.
Vani Mehrotra is the Deputy News Editor at News18.com. She has nearly 10 years of experience in both national and international news and has previously worked on multiple desks.
October 06, 2025, 12:57 is
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