Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday expressed strong condemnation of the attack on Chief Justice of India, Justice B.R. Gavai, inside the Supreme Court premises earlier in the day. Calling the incident utterly ‘reprehensible’, the Prime Minister said such acts have no place in a civilized society.
“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,” the Prime Minister said on X.
Lauding Justice Gavai’s composure during the incident, the Prime Minister added, “I appreciated the calm displayed by Justice Gavai in the face of such a situation. It highlights his commitment to the values of justice and strengthen