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Attack on Supreme Court: Prime Minister Modi calls CJI Gavai, praises restraint
New Delhi, October 6, 2025: An extraordinary and condemnable incident took place today at the highest rung of the country's judiciary. A lawyer tried to attack Chief Justice (CJI) B. R. Gavai in the Supreme Court courtroom. This incident has sparked a wave of outrage across the country, and every Indian has found this matter disturbing. Immediately after this incident, Prime Minister Narendra Modi spoke to CJI Gavai over the phone and strongly condemned this act. Modi has also mentioned this phone call on social media and praised Gavai's restraint. This incident has raised questions about the independence of the judiciary and the basic principles of democracy.
Brief overview of the incident
The incident took place at around 11 am during the hearing of a case in the Supreme Court. The accused lawyer named Rakesh Kumar was present in the courtroom. Suddenly, he took off one of his shoes and tried to throw it at CJI Gavai. Seeing this, the security guards and staff of the court immediately swung into action. They caught Rakesh Kumar and took him out of the courtroom. However, CJI Gavai, acting very calmly, told everyone to "ignore this attack" and just give the accused lawyer a warning and let him go. According to police sources, a letter was found in Rakesh Kumar's possession, in which it was written that "India will not tolerate insult to Sanatan Dharma". This letter has made the motive behind the attack suspicious, and further investigation is underway.
This incident is a rare case in the history of the Supreme Court. Such attacks have rarely happened in the court premises before, which has raised serious questions about the security of judges and the dignity of the judiciary. Although the atmosphere in the court became tense, CJI Gavai's calmness averted a major chaos.
PM Modi's phone call and protest
Within hours of this incident, Prime Minister Narendra Modi contacted CJI B. R. Gavai over the phone. In this phone call, Modi inquired about Gavai's welfare and strongly condemned the attack. Modi said, "Every Indian is outraged by the attack on him in the Supreme Court premises this morning. Such despicable acts have no place in our society. This is highly condemnable." This statement expressed anger among the common citizens of the country.
After the phone call, Prime Minister Modi shared a post on social media. In it, he praised CJI Gavai's behavior and wrote, "I appreciate Justice Gavai for the restraint he has shown. CJI Gavai's behavior is an attempt to strengthen his commitment to judges and the spirit of our Constitution." The post has gone viral on social media, with lakhs of people retweeting and liking it. Modi's reaction has given national coverage to the incident and has led to calls for support for the judiciary.
CJI Gavai's restraint: A role model
CJI B. R. Gavai is a Maharashtra-born judge who holds the highest position in the judiciary. The calmness and composure he displayed during the incident has been widely praised. He told the courtroom staff that "this is something to ignore" and instructed them to let the accused go with just a warning. This behavior protected the dignity of the judge and did not disrupt the functioning of the court. According to legal experts, Gavai's decision is a symbol of the independence of the judiciary, which will increase the trust of the common citizen in the judiciary.
The aftermath of the incident and political reactions
The incident was met with strong condemnation from various political parties and social organizations across the country. Leaders of the Congress, BJP, Shiv Sena and other parties condemned the act on social media and in the assemblies. Congress leader Mallikarjun Kharge said, "The judiciary is the backbone of democracy, such attacks must be severely punished." While BJP leader and Union Minister Narendra Singh Tomar praised CJI Gavai's calmness and said, "This is an example of the values ??of our Constitution."
The police department has immediately registered a case and arrested Rakesh Kumar. The letter found in his possession is being investigated for religious or ideological motives behind the attack. The Supreme Court has also ordered an independent inquiry into the incident and is likely to issue new guidelines for the security of judges. The Union Home Ministry has also taken note of the matter and has directed to revamp the security of judicial officers.
Broader Perspective: Threat to the Judiciary
The Indian judiciary is one of the largest and most complex in the world. Lakhs of cases are decided here every year and the role of judges is very important. However, such attacks raise the question of the threat to judges. Although there have been disputes with lawyers in some cases before, this is the first direct attack like throwing shoes. According to experts, this incident may have been motivated by religious intolerance, which can affect social harmony.
This incident has once again highlighted the need for security of the judiciary
New Delhi, October 6, 2025: An extraordinary and condemnable incident took place today at the highest rung of the country's judiciary. A lawyer tried to attack Chief Justice (CJI) B. R. Gavai in the Supreme Court courtroom. This incident has sparked a wave of outrage across the country, and every Indian has found this matter disturbing. Immediately after this incident, Prime Minister Narendra Modi spoke to CJI Gavai over the phone and strongly condemned this act. Modi has also mentioned this phone call on social media and praised Gavai's restraint. This incident has raised questions about the independence of the judiciary and the basic principles of democracy.
Brief overview of the incident
The incident took place at around 11 am during the hearing of a case in the Supreme Court. The accused lawyer named Rakesh Kumar was present in the courtroom. Suddenly, he took off one of his shoes and tried to throw it at CJI Gavai. Seeing this, the security guards and staff of the court immediately swung into action. They caught Rakesh Kumar and took him out of the courtroom. However, CJI Gavai, acting very calmly, told everyone to "ignore this attack" and just give the accused lawyer a warning and let him go. According to police sources, a letter was found in Rakesh Kumar's possession, in which it was written that "India will not tolerate insult to Sanatan Dharma". This letter has made the motive behind the attack suspicious, and further investigation is underway.
This incident is a rare case in the history of the Supreme Court. Such attacks have rarely happened in the court premises before, which has raised serious questions about the security of judges and the dignity of the judiciary. Although the atmosphere in the court became tense, CJI Gavai's calmness averted a major chaos.
PM Modi's phone call and protest
Within hours of this incident, Prime Minister Narendra Modi contacted CJI B. R. Gavai over the phone. In this phone call, Modi inquired about Gavai's welfare and strongly condemned the attack. Modi said, "Every Indian is outraged by the attack on him in the Supreme Court premises this morning. Such despicable acts have no place in our society. This is highly condemnable." This statement expressed anger among the common citizens of the country.
After the phone call, Prime Minister Modi shared a post on social media. In it, he praised CJI Gavai's behavior and wrote, "I appreciate Justice Gavai for the restraint he has shown. CJI Gavai's behavior is an attempt to strengthen his commitment to judges and the spirit of our Constitution." The post has gone viral on social media, with lakhs of people retweeting and liking it. Modi's reaction has given national coverage to the incident and has led to calls for support for the judiciary.
CJI Gavai's restraint: A role model
CJI B. R. Gavai is a Maharashtra-born judge who holds the highest position in the judiciary. The calmness and composure he displayed during the incident has been widely praised. He told the courtroom staff that "this is something to ignore" and instructed them to let the accused go with just a warning. This behavior protected the dignity of the judge and did not disrupt the functioning of the court. According to legal experts, Gavai's decision is a symbol of the independence of the judiciary, which will increase the trust of the common citizen in the judiciary.
The aftermath of the incident and political reactions
The incident was met with strong condemnation from various political parties and social organizations across the country. Leaders of the Congress, BJP, Shiv Sena and other parties condemned the act on social media and in the assemblies. Congress leader Mallikarjun Kharge said, "The judiciary is the backbone of democracy, such attacks must be severely punished." While BJP leader and Union Minister Narendra Singh Tomar praised CJI Gavai's calmness and said, "This is an example of the values ??of our Constitution."
The police department has immediately registered a case and arrested Rakesh Kumar. The letter found in his possession is being investigated for religious or ideological motives behind the attack. The Supreme Court has also ordered an independent inquiry into the incident and is likely to issue new guidelines for the security of judges. The Union Home Ministry has also taken note of the matter and has directed to revamp the security of judicial officers.
Broader Perspective: Threat to the Judiciary
The Indian judiciary is one of the largest and most complex in the world. Lakhs of cases are decided here every year and the role of judges is very important. However, such attacks raise the question of the threat to judges. Although there have been disputes with lawyers in some cases before, this is the first direct attack like throwing shoes. According to experts, this incident may have been motivated by religious intolerance, which can affect social harmony.
This incident has once again highlighted the need for security of the judiciary
Brief overview of the incident
The incident took place at around 11 am during the hearing of a case in the Supreme Court. The accused lawyer named Rakesh Kumar was present in the courtroom. Suddenly, he took off one of his shoes and tried to throw it at CJI Gavai. Seeing this, the security guards and staff of the court immediately swung into action. They caught Rakesh Kumar and took him out of the courtroom. However, CJI Gavai, acting very calmly, told everyone to "ignore this attack" and just give the accused lawyer a warning and let him go. According to police sources, a letter was found in Rakesh Kumar's possession, in which it was written that "India will not tolerate insult to Sanatan Dharma". This letter has made the motive behind the attack suspicious, and further investigation is underway.
This incident is a rare case in the history of the Supreme Court. Such attacks have rarely happened in the court premises before, which has raised serious questions about the security of judges and the dignity of the judiciary. Although the atmosphere in the court became tense, CJI Gavai's calmness averted a major chaos.
PM Modi's phone call and protest
Within hours of this incident, Prime Minister Narendra Modi contacted CJI B. R. Gavai over the phone. In this phone call, Modi inquired about Gavai's welfare and strongly condemned the attack. Modi said, "Every Indian is outraged by the attack on him in the Supreme Court premises this morning. Such despicable acts have no place in our society. This is highly condemnable." This statement expressed anger among the common citizens of the country.
After the phone call, Prime Minister Modi shared a post on social media. In it, he praised CJI Gavai's behavior and wrote, "I appreciate Justice Gavai for the restraint he has shown. CJI Gavai's behavior is an attempt to strengthen his commitment to judges and the spirit of our Constitution." The post has gone viral on social media, with lakhs of people retweeting and liking it. Modi's reaction has given national coverage to the incident and has led to calls for support for the judiciary.
CJI Gavai's restraint: A role model
CJI B. R. Gavai is a Maharashtra-born judge who holds the highest position in the judiciary. The calmness and composure he displayed during the incident has been widely praised. He told the courtroom staff that "this is something to ignore" and instructed them to let the accused go with just a warning. This behavior protected the dignity of the judge and did not disrupt the functioning of the court. According to legal experts, Gavai's decision is a symbol of the independence of the judiciary, which will increase the trust of the common citizen in the judiciary.
The aftermath of the incident and political reactions
The incident was met with strong condemnation from various political parties and social organizations across the country. Leaders of the Congress, BJP, Shiv Sena and other parties condemned the act on social media and in the assemblies. Congress leader Mallikarjun Kharge said, "The judiciary is the backbone of democracy, such attacks must be severely punished." While BJP leader and Union Minister Narendra Singh Tomar praised CJI Gavai's calmness and said, "This is an example of the values ??of our Constitution."
The police department has immediately registered a case and arrested Rakesh Kumar. The letter found in his possession is being investigated for religious or ideological motives behind the attack. The Supreme Court has also ordered an independent inquiry into the incident and is likely to issue new guidelines for the security of judges. The Union Home Ministry has also taken note of the matter and has directed to revamp the security of judicial officers.
Broader Perspective: Threat to the Judiciary
The Indian judiciary is one of the largest and most complex in the world. Lakhs of cases are decided here every year and the role of judges is very important. However, such attacks raise the question of the threat to judges. Although there have been disputes with lawyers in some cases before, this is the first direct attack like throwing shoes. According to experts, this incident may have been motivated by religious intolerance, which can affect social harmony.
This incident has once again highlighted the need for security of the judiciary
