Lawyer detained for trying to hit CJI with shoe
A 71-year-old lawyer, Rakesh Kishore, was detained on Monday for trying to throw his shoe at Chief Justice of India (CJI) BR Gavai inside the Supreme Court.
Kishore was reportedly upset due to a recent hearing about restoring a Lord Vishnu idol in Khajuraho.
Kishore later said he acted because of a "divine force."
Kishore let go after 3 hours of questioning
Kishore was upset by CJI Gavai's comments on the case and also disagreed with recent remarks Gavai made abroad about India's rule of law.
After his attempt, Kishore shouted support for Sanatan Dharma before being escorted out.
He told police he didn't mind going to jail even if it upset his family.
After three hours of questioning, police let him go since the Supreme Court didn't press charges.
CJI Gavai kept calm and asked everyone to focus on their work.