Advocate Hurls Shoe at Supreme Court Judge Amidst Heated Khajuraho Idols Restoration Plea

A shocking incident unfolded within the hallowed corridors of the Supreme Court of India today, as an advocate, Dr. Anurag Chauhan, dramatically threw a shoe in the direction of Justice B.R. Gavai during a hearing. The unsettling event, which occurred around 12:30 pm, saw Chauhan immediately detained by security personnel, though he was later released by the Delhi Police.

The advocate's drastic action stemmed from deep-seated dissatisfaction and apparent anger over remarks made by Justice Gavai regarding a Public Interest Litigation (PIL) filed by Chauhan.

His petition sought the restoration of Lord Vishnu idols and temples in Khajuraho, Madhya Pradesh, which he claimed were desecrated and demolished by Mughal emperor Aurangzeb.

Sources indicate that Justice Gavai had reportedly told Chauhan during the proceedings, "We are not hearing a political party," a statement that appears to have ignited the advocate's fury, leading to the unprecedented outburst.

Chauhan’s PIL itself had a tumultuous journey, having been previously dismissed by a bench comprising Justices Hrishikesh Roy and Prashant Kumar Mishra, who not only rejected the plea but also imposed a hefty fine of Rs 1 lakh on the petitioner.

In his highly contentious PIL, Chauhan alleged that Aurangzeb had systematically destroyed ancient temples and statues of Lord Vishnu at the renowned Khajuraho site.

He implored the court to intervene and facilitate the restoration of these revered temples to their "original pristine glory." However, the court had earlier found the petition "misconceived" and "without any foundation," questioning the very basis of his claims and the historical accuracy presented.

This incident is not an isolated one for Dr.

Anurag Chauhan, who has a history of filing petitions that frequently court controversy. His previous legal endeavors include a plea for a court-monitored CBI investigation into an alleged land scam involving prominent political figures, and another audacious petition seeking the removal of names of "Muslim invaders" from various historical monuments across India.

Today's act of protest, while extreme, underscores the advocate's persistent, albeit unconventional, pursuit of his specific brand of justice and historical rectification.