A tense moment gripped Courtroom No. 1 of the Supreme Court on Monday when a lawyer attempted to throw an object at Chief Justice of India (CJI) BR Gavai during the morning proceedings. Swift intervention by security personnel thwarted the attempt, and the lawyer was immediately overpowered and detained.

The individual was later identified as advocate Rakesh Kishore, who was taken into custody and interrogated by senior police officers, including the Deputy Commissioners of Police for New Delhi and the Supreme Court security zone. According to witnesses, as Kishore was being escorted out, he shouted, “Sanatan ka apmaan nahi sahega Hindustan.”

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Eyewitnesses said Kishore was dressed in full court attire, wearing his proximity card and carrying a bag and papers.

The incident

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