Bhushan Ramkrishna Gavai: PM speaks to CJI Gavai, says on attack - there is no place for condemnable acts

Bhushan Ramkrishna Gavai: Prime Minister Narendra Modi has strongly condemned the attempted attack on Chief Justice of India (CJI) Justice BR Gavai on the Supreme Court premises. PM Modi spoke with the CJI over the phone and expressed his deep anguish over the incident. He stated that every Indian is pained by this incident and that such reprehensible acts have no place in Indian society.

PM Modi Praises Patience

Sharing details of the conversation on the social media platform X, the Prime Minister wrote, "I commend the patience and restraint shown by Justice Gavai during this attempted attack. This reflects his commitment to justice and his determination to strengthen the spirit of our Constitution."

What was the incident?

According to reports, the incident occurred while Justice Gavai was hearing a case in the Supreme Court. A lawyer, identified as Rakesh Kumar, allegedly attempted to attack him. However, security personnel immediately intervened, detained the lawyer, and removed him from the premises. Justice Gavai, maintaining restraint, instructed the security personnel to ignore the incident and release the accused with a warning.

Note Found on the Accused

According to police sources, a note was recovered from the possession of the accused lawyer, Rakesh Kumar, which read, "Hindustan will not tolerate the insult of Sanatan Dharma." This note has raised questions about the motive behind the incident. However, Justice Gavai remained unperturbed by the incident, continuing his hearing and maintaining the dignity of the court.

Supreme Court Advocates-on-Record Association Condemns

The Supreme Court Advocates-on-Record Association passed a resolution strongly condemning the incident. The association termed it a conspiracy to undermine the dignity and authority of the Supreme Court. The association's secretary said in a statement, "This act is not only contempt of court, but a deliberate conspiracy that attempts to tarnish the reputation of the Supreme Court." He demanded the Supreme Court to take suo motu cognizance of the matter and initiate appropriate action.