Union Law Minister Arjun Ram Meghwal on Tuesday condemned the shoe-hurling attempt on Chief Justice of India (CJI), BR Gavai, in the Supreme Court and appreciated CJI for showing restraint.

Speaking with reporters, Arjun Ram Meghwal said, “This is condemnable. No Indian can support this. The court was in session when such an incident occurred. We condemn this. We also appreciate the manner in which the CJI showed restraint.”

The statement comes after the 71-year-old lawyer, Rakesh Kishore, attempted to throw a shoe at the Chief Justice of India (CJI) BR Gavai during working hours at the Supreme Court on Monday. He was immediately apprehended by the security personnel and escorted out. As per sources, the attacker, while being escorted out, said, “Sanatan ka apman nahi sahega Hindustan.”

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