India, Oct. 6 -- A shocking scene unfolded in the Supreme Court on Monday when a lawyer attempted to remove his shoe and hurl it at Chief Justice of India (CJI) Bhushan R. Gavai during court proceedings.
The incident took place during the routine mentioning of cases before the CJI's bench.
According to eyewitnesses, the lawyer suddenly approached the dais before security personnel quickly intervened and escorted him out of the courtroom.
As he was being removed, the lawyer shouted, "Sanatan ka apman nahi sahenge" ("We will not tolerate any insult to Sanatan"). The man was later identified as Rakesh Kishore, sources confirmed.
Unperturbed by the commotion, CJI Gavai maintained his composure and directed the proceedings to continue. "Don'...