New Delhi, Oct. 7 -- Suspended lawyer Rakesh Kishore, who attempted to hurl a shoe at Chief Justice of India (CJI) BR Gavai inside the Supreme Court on Monday, said he was "deeply hurt" by the CJI's remarks and accused the judiciary of being biased against issues related to Sanatan Dharma.

Rakesh Kishore, 71, who was immediately restrained by security personnel during the courtroom incident, has since been suspended by the Bar Council of India. Speaking to news agency ANI after the episode on Tuesday, he said his actions were not driven by anger but by emotional pain over what he described as repeated judicial interference in Hindu practices.

Rakesh Kishore said he does not regret his action.

"No, the thing is, I was deeply hurt. On Se...