Supreme Court Advocates Condemn Disrespectful Act Against CJI

The Supreme Court Advocates-on-Record Association condemned a lawyer's attempt to throw a shoe at Chief Justice of India BR Gavai during court proceedings. The association called for contempt proceedings against the lawyer, emphasizing the importance of upholding dignity and restraint within the legal profession.

The Supreme Court Advocates-on-Record Association issued a strong condemnation after a lawyer allegedly attempted to throw a shoe at Chief Justice of India BR Gavai during proceedings. Led by Vipin Nair, the association described the act as disrespectful.

In a statement by its secretary, Nikhil Jain, the association urged the Supreme Court to take suo motu cognizance and initiate contempt proceedings, highlighting the incident as a calculated move to scandalize the judiciary's authority. They stressed that freedom of speech comes with a duty of restraint, especially within the legal profession.

The association unequivocally condemned the behavior as cowardly and disrespectful, reaffirmed its faith in constitutional values, and called on the legal fraternity to maintain decorum and unity.