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Days after an advocate tried to hurl a shoe at Chief Justice of India BR Gavai, the top judge on Thursday said that the incident is a forgotten chapter for him.

He added that he and companion Judge Ujjwal Bhuyan were shocked by the incident. He said, "My learned brother and I were very shocked with what happened on Monday; for us it is a forgotten chapter."

However, Justice Bhuyan differed on the course of action on the show attack row. Justice Bhuyan said, "I have my own views on this, he is CJI, it's not a matter of joke!"

Justice Bhuyan emphasized the attack not only against CJI but also against the Supreme Court. He said the incident was affront the apex court.

Reacting to the incident, Solicitor General of India Tushar Mehta said that the attack on the CJI was unpardonable. He also hailed the judge for his moral high ground. 

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The incident took place on Monday when a 71-year-old advocate, later identified as Rakesh Kishore, approached the dais, took off his sports shoe, and attempted to throw it towards the CJI. However, the security personnel present on the site overpowered him and prevented the harm.

He was taken out of the court during which he yelled 'Sanatan ka apmaannahisahega Hindustan', hinting at a resentment towards the CJI's alleged controversial remarks while hearing a plea on Khajuraho temple idols of Lord Vishnu.

After the incident, CJI Gavai had said that he does not get distracted by the incident and such things do not affect him. He said, "Don’t get distracted by all this. We are not distracted. These things do not affect me".

The Delhi Police had detained Rakesh but released him later as the SC registry refused to press charges against him. The incident was condemned across the country, including by lawyers and politicians.

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While the Bar Council of India condemned the incident and expelled Kishore, Prime Minister Narendra Modi called the CJI and said that the incident has 'angered all Indians.'

"Spoke to Chief Justice of India Justice B.R. Gavai ji. The attack on him earlier today in the Supreme Court premises has angered every Indian. There is no place for such reprehensible acts in our society. It is utterly condemnable. I appreciated the calm displayed by Justice Gavai in the face of such a situation. It highlights his commitment to the values of justice and strengthening the spirit of our Constitution," he posted on X.

(With PTI Inputs)