Man Attempts to Throw Object at Chief Justice Gavai in Supreme Court

A man who identified himself as a lawyer attempted to throw an object at Chief Justice of India B.R. Gavai inside the Supreme Court on Monday, but security personnel intervened and removed him from the courtroom, and the day's proceedings resumed. The incident took place during the morning session as a bench led by the CJI was hearing the mentioning of cases.

Witnesses in the courtroom said the man approached the bench, removed what some described as a shoe and others said looked like a roll of paper, and was quickly restrained by court security. As he was being escorted out, those present reported he shouted, "Sanatan ka apman nahi sahenge" (we will not tolerate disrespect to Sanatan Dharma). Security officials inside the court acted within minutes to remove him and restore order.

Chief Justice Gavai remained composed and asked lawyers to continue with their arguments. "Do not get distracted by all this. We are not distracted. These things do not affect me," he told the courtroom before the next counsel began submissions. Court officials said the apex court's security unit has opened an inquiry into the episode; further information about the individual taken from the courtroom...