The Supreme Court of India witnessed a rare and unsettling disruption on Monday when a lawyer attempted to hurl a shoe at Chief Justice of India (CJI) BR Gavai during a hearing.

The accused, reportedly a Bar Association member since 2011, shouted, “India will not tolerate the insult of Sanatan Dharma,” before being detained by security personnel.

The incident stems from controversy surrounding CJI Gavai’s earlier remarks during a plea related to a damaged Vishnu idol in Madhya Pradesh. His comment — “Go and ask the deity itself” — had sparked backlash from religious groups and legal circles alike.

Despite the chaos, CJI Gavai remained composed, instructing the bench to continue proceedings: “Don’t get distracted by all this. These things do not affect me.”

Supreme Court lawyer Rohit Pa

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