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Shoe Hurling At CJI: A day after a lawyer attempted to hurl a shoe toward the Chief Justice of India, BR Gavai, in the courtroom of the Supreme Court, he said that they don’t know what will be reported on social media these days.

The courtroom witnessed a lighthearted conversation during a hearing concerning a matter All-India Judges Association. The incident occurred when a bench comprising Chief Justice of India (CJI) BR Gavai and Justice K Vinod Chandran, who were presiding over a case related to the appointment and promotions of district court judges.

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During the hearing, Justice Chandran discussed something with CJI Gavai and briefly muted the proceeding. When proceedings began after a short break, CJI, in a lighter vein, said that his ‘brother’ Justice Chandran wanted to say something, but CJI told him, ‘keep it to my ears only’.

"We don't know what will be reported, and your client will be very offended", CJI told lawyers arguing the case.

Shoe Hurled At CJI Gavai During Hearing

CJI’s statement came a day after an elderly lawyer attempted to hurl a shoe at him. The shoe landed in front of the bench. However, CJI continued the hearing, appearing unaffected by the disruption. "I am the last person to be affected by such things. Please continue (the hearing)," he said.

The offender was taken out of the courtroom by the security personnel. The lawyer was heard shouting, ‘India won’t tolerate Sanatana Dharm’s insult’, while he was being taken out.

The incident occurred after Chief Justice of India BR Gavai faced intense backlash on social media for his comments on a public interest litigation (PIL) regarding the reconstruction of a 7-foot beheaded idol of Lord Vishnu at the Javari Temple in Khajuraho.

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While dismissing the PIL, the CJI had remarked, "Go and ask the deity himself to do something," which many perceived as insensitive and sparked widespread criticism.