The matter is a "forgotten chapter," according to CJI B R Gavai, who claimed on Thursday that he and Justice K Vinod Chandran were "very shocked" when a lawyer tried to throw a sneaker at him on October 6.
Rakesh Kishore, a 71 year old attorney, attempted to throw his shoe at the CJI in court on Monday in an act that was widely condemned.When considering appeals to review the Vanashakti ruling, which forbade the central government from issuing retroactive or ex post facto environmental licenses to projects proven to be in violation of environmental standards, the CJI made the observation.
Sharing the bench, Justice Ujjal Bhuyan disagreed with the action being taken against the negligent attorney.
He stated that the attack was "an affront to the Supreme Court" and that appropriate action ought to have been taken. "I have my own views on this, he is the CJI, it is not a matter of joke," he added.
Tushar Mehta, the solicitor general, praised the CJI for its "majesty" and generosity, calling the act unforgivable.
arkandey Katju, a former Supreme Court justice, claimed that CJI B R Gavai's unjustified comments were what sparked the show-throwing incident.
Justice Katju noted on X that "judges should talk less in court, and not deliver sermons, homilies, and lectures" and called the CJI's alleged comments about Lord Vishnu "inappropriate, and unnecessary."
"I oppose CJI Gavai being thrown a shoe. However, he welcomed this when he said, "You say you are a staunch devotee of Vishnu," in response to a petition asking for the repair of a statue of Lord Vishnu in Khajuraho.
Ask the gods themselves to take action. Go and pray'. The outspoken former judge stated that such comments were completely uncalled for, improper, and unneeded, and they had no influence on the legal problems raised in the case.
His alleged remarks on Lord Vishnu have been cited out of context, according to the CJI.
Justice Katju added that the minority population is never the target of such remarks.
