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A drama unfolded in the Supreme Court on Monday after a lawyer reportedly tried to attack the Chief Justice of India (CJI) for allegedly defaming one of the religions. However, CJI Gavai stated that such incidents do not affect him, further asking the lawyers to continue their arguments. The lawyer reportedly tried to remove his shoes with the intention to throw them at the chief justice; however, he was stopped by the security personnel present at the site.

The lawyer stated that he will not tolerate insults to his religion while walking outside the courtroom, reported the Bar and Bench. "Sanatan ka apman nahi sahenge," the lawyer was heard saying loudly as he was escorted by the security personnel. However, CJI Gavai asked the lawyers to continue with their arguments, adding that these incidents do not affect him. "Don't get distracted by all this. We are not distracted. These things do not affect me," CJI Gavai stated.

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Earlier last month, a massive controversy sparked after CJI Gavai gave alleged controversial remarks while dismissing a case demanding the restoration of a 7-foot beheaded idol of Lord Vishnu at Khajuraho. “Go and ask the deity itself to do something now. You say you are a staunch devotee of Lord Vishnu. So go and pray now. It’s an archaeological site and ASI needs to give permission etc," CJI stated.

While reacting to his statement, several social media users claimed that the remarks were given to insult a community; however, CJI Gavai later clarified that the matter was amplified by social media. "I respect all religions...This happened on social media," he said. Apart from this, Solicitor General Tushar Mehta stated that reactions to events often get blown out of proportion on social media.

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"We have seen this...There is Newton's law which says every action has equal reaction, but now every action has disproportionate social media reaction, milord," SG Mehta stated.