Prime Minister Narendra Modi has denounced the attack on Chief Justice of India (CJI) B.R. Gavai inside Supreme Court campus. He described the incident as “utterly condemnable” and had “enraged every Indian.”
On X, PM Modi tweeted, “Spoke to Chief Justice of India Justice B.R. Gavai Ji. The attempt to attack him earlier today inside the Supreme Court has enraged all Indians. There is no place for such vile acts in our nation. It is totally condemnable.”
The Prime Minister also appreciated Justice Gavai’s composure during the incident. “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 the spirit of our Constitution,” he said.
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Earlier during the day, protester Rakesh Kishore attempted to throw an object — reportedly a sports shoe — at CJI Gavai within court proceedings. While he was escorted out by security officials, he wailed, “Sanatan ka apmaan nahi sahega Hindustan” (“India will not tolerate disrespect to Sanatan Dharma”)
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The police arrested Kishore later, but they released him after the Registrar of the Supreme Court denied to file a complaint. A white paper note seized from him had written on it: “Mera sandesh har sanatani ke liye hai. Sanatan Dharma ka apmaan nahi sahega Hindustan.”
The point of contention was that the CJI’s comments in the past during the dismissal of a plea for the reconstructions of a Lord Vishnu figure at Khajuraho. Chief Justice Gavai clarified that his comment were understood in different circumstances and emphasized that he “respects all religions.”
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After the attack, Chief Justice Gavai urged lawyers appearing before him in court to remain calm and continue. “Don’t listen to such things. Please go ahead. We are not disturbed, so why are you? Just ignore,” he told them.
Condemnation Across Political Spectrum
The Bar Council of India (BCI) suspended the advocates license with immediate effect. The Supreme Court Bar Association (SCBA) as well as the Supreme Court Advocates-on-Record Association (SCAORA) condemned the act and described it as a blatant attack on the judicial dignity. They even called for contempt proceedings against the lawyer.
Politicians react
Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge, UPA Chairperson Sonia Gandhi, and Chief Ministers M.K. Stalin, Pinarayi Vijayan, and Siddaramaiah issued denunciations in statements.
Leader of Opposition Rahul Gandhi tweeted on X, calling the act “an assault on the dignity of our judiciary and the spirit of our Constitution.” He added, “Such hatred has no place in our nation and must be condemned.”
Context Behind the Outburst
The episode followed after a spat over the words of CJI Gavai on the course of a case involving a seven-foot Lord Vishnu statue in Khajuraho. The remarks had caused a furore on social media. Later, the Chief Justice clarified in open court that his remark was out of context and added again, “I respect all religions.”
In spite of provocation, Justice Gavai remained calm and went ahead with the hearing, garnering applause from the legal community as well as the Prime Minister.
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