‘It is highly condemnable’: Deputy CM DK Shivakumar on the alleged attempt to attack CJI B R Gavai inside the Supreme Court

BENGALURU: Deputy Chief Minister DK Shivkumar on Wednesday condemned the alleged attempt to attack Chief Justice of India (CJI) B R Gavai inside the Supreme Court, calling the action wrong and added that strict action should be taken.

While interacting with the media, Deputy CM DK Shivakumar commented on the alleged attempt to attack CJI and said, “It is highly condemnable. He is the CJI. Although the CJI has stated that no action will be taken, strict action must still be taken. It is wrong. They must take suo moto action.”

Earlier, Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge also condemned the attempted attack on CJI Gavai by an advocate.

“I condemn the disrespect shown towards the Chief Justice of India. If a lawyer carries a mentality as such to hurl a shoe at the CJI, he should not only be rebutted but also be debarred. Those who are still violating people’s fundamental rights in the name of Manusmriti and Sanatan Dharma, and are trying to create unnecessary tension in society and disturb the peace, should be educated.” Kharge said.

The Congress President further stated that the sick mentality persists even after 78 years of independence. “I want to thank all those lawyers, people, and institutions who have condemned this attack and spoken about protecting fundamental rights,” he said.

The incident unfolded as a 71-year-old lawyer, Rakesh Kishore, entered Court Room 1 of the Supreme Court of India on Monday and attempted to throw an object at CJI BR Gavai. He was immediately arrested by the security personnel and escorted out. Sources reveal that while being removed, the lawyer said, “Sanatan ka apman nahi sahega Hindustan.”

After the incident, the Bar Council of India (BCI) on Monday ordered the immediate suspension of Kishore’s practice after prima facie material indicated that he allegedly removed his sports shoes and attempted to hurl them towards the Chief Justice of India during proceedings in Court No. 1 of the Supreme Court at about 11:35 AM. (ANI)