New Delhi, April 22 -- Making a stunning claim about the sexual harassment charges levelled against Chief Justice of India Ranjan Gogoi, a Supreme Court advocate, Utsav Bains, has alleged that he was approached by an unidentified man to organise a media conference to "frame" the CJI at the Press Club of India, and to represent the former Supreme Court staffer who has accused Gogoi. He added that he was offered up to Rs 1.5 crore for doing so.

The Print with reference to ANI reported that Bains alleged this was a conspiracy by some people who want the CJI to resign. He announced to file an affidavit narrating his experience in the apex court, and added that he would name those allegedly involved.

Before making the announcement, Bains mad...