AIMIM chief Asaduddin Owaisi criticized the muted response to the Supreme Court shoe-hurling incident, calling it “an insult to the Supreme Court” and highlighting rising crimes against Dalits. He questioned how a 70-year-old man could be radicalised, raising concerns over social and legal accountability.
A 71-year-old lawyer attempted to throw a shoe at Chief Justice of India B.R. Gavai in the Supreme Court. PM Modi condemned the act, calling it “utterly reprehensible” and praised CJI Gavai’s calm response.
A lawyer allegedly attempted to assault Chief Justice of India BR Gavai by throwing a shoe inside the Supreme Court. SCBA, SCAORA, and BCI condemned the act, calling it an attack on judicial independence and suspended the lawyer.
CJI BR Gavai emphasized that judges must uphold justice and serve the cause of freedom rather than pursue personal wealth. He warned that misconduct by even a single judge can tarnish the reputation of the entire judiciary.
Jageshwar Prasad Awasthi has been acquitted by the Chhattisgarh High Court in a Rs 100 bribery case after 39 years. The court cited “lack of concrete evidence” and flaws in the prosecution’s case.
The Supreme Court will hear bail applications of activists Umar Khalid, Sharjeel Imam, and Gulfisha Fatima on September 12 after the Delhi High Court denied relief. The case relates to the alleged conspiracy behind the February 2020 Delhi riots.
Bombay High Court granted bail to Farooq Shaukat Bagwan, accused in the 2012 Pune serial blasts, citing over 12 years of pre-trial custody and parity with co-accused. The court stressed the fundamental right to a speedy trial under Article 21.
In less than a month, three key orders by Justice J B Pardiwala created ripples in the Supreme Court, prompting CJI B R Gavai to step in. From remarks on Allahabad HC to stray dogs and Himachal’s ecology, all matters were reassigned to Justice Vikram Nath’s bench.
CJI BR Gavai shared how he barely attended classes, relied on friends for attendance, yet stood third in law exams. He told students that success comes from hard work, dedication, and commitment—not exam ranks.
13 judges of the Allahabad High Court have urged Chief Justice Arun Bhansali to reject the Supreme Court’s order against Justice Prashant Kumar. They demand a Full Court meeting, calling the SC’s directions overreaching and unjust.
