Unprecedented Attack on Justice: A Threat to India's Democratic Fabric

The Congress condemned an attack on Chief Justice of India B R Gavai during court proceedings as an egregious breach of decorum and a dangerous precedent in India's democracy. The incident, involving a shoe thrown by a lawyer, highlights broader concerns about societal hatred and institutional erosion.

The Congress party has condemned an attack on Chief Justice of India, B R Gavai, as a deplorable act showing the pervasive hate and fanaticism that have gripped society. In a surprising breach of court decorum, a lawyer attempted to assault CJI Gavai with a shoe during proceedings.

Senior Congress leaders, including Sonia Gandhi and Mallikarjun Kharge, expressed deep concern over the incident. They interpreted the attack as not merely targeting an individual but as a direct affront to the Constitution and judicial integrity. This event marks a 'new low' in India's democratic history, according to the opposition party.

The party accused the current government of fostering a culture that normalizes attacks on independent institutions and silence of dissenting voices. CJI Gavai, however, remained unshaken by the incident, continuing with hearings undistracted. The lawyer involved, Rakesh Kishor, was apprehended by court security.

(With inputs from agencies.)