Amidst the chaos, the Chief Justice of India, BR Gavai, urged lawyers to ignore the incident as the accused was taken out of the courtroom. The Supreme Court Bar Association has also announced actions to be taken against the lawyer, who is a temporary member of the Bar since 2011. The incident may have been a reaction to CJI Gavai's comments on a September 16 case regarding the reconstruction of a Lord Vishnu idol, which he later clarified were misrepresented.
The stage is set for the upcoming Bihar Assembly Elections as the Election Commission of India is set to announce the schedule for the 18th Assembly elections at 4 PM today. All eyes are on the ruling JD(U)-BJP alliance and the opposition Mahagathbandhan as they gear up for a fierce battle to claim the 243 seats.
The Bar Council of India has suspended Supreme Court advocate Rakesh Kishore for attacking Chief Justice of India BR Gavai in open court. A show-cause notice has been issued, giving the advocate 15 days to respond. The incident appears to be connected to CJI Gavai's comments during a previous hearing, but he has clarified that his remarks were misrepresented on social media.
A recent survey conducted by IANS-Matrize News Communications predicts a clear victory for the National Democratic Alliance (NDA) in the 2025 Bihar Assembly polls. The alliance, led by Chief Minister Nitish Kumar's JD(U) and the BJP, is projected to secure 49% of the votes and 150-160 seats in the 243-member assembly. Nitish Kumar remains the top choice for chief minister among the respondents, despite debates over unemployment, migration, and governance. This predicted victory would be a significant jump from the NDA's narrow victory in the 2020 elections, where it secured only 37.3% of the vote share. The survey also expects the BJP to lead within the alliance, followed by JD(U) and smaller allies HAM, LJP, and RLM adding to the NDA's expected seat tally.
A Dalit man was beaten to death by a group of locals in Uttar Pradesh's Rae Bareli after being mistaken for a thief. A video of the incident has gone viral, prompting Congress leader Rahul Gandhi to reach out to the victim's family. Five people have been arrested in connection with the incident, with efforts to apprehend the rest of the accused underway. The incident has sparked outrage among political leaders, with Gandhi expressing his condolences and support for the victim's loved ones.
A 71-year-old advocate, identified as Rakesh Kishore, was detained and questioned by the Delhi Police for throwing his shoes at Chief Justice of India B R Gavai during court proceedings. However, the registrar general of the Supreme Court refused to press charges against Kishore and asked the police to hand over his shoes and documents. Kishore claimed that he was unhappy with the CJI's remarks on a recent plea regarding a Lord Vishnu idol, but the CJI clarified that his comments were made in the context of the ASI's jurisdiction over the temple.
Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta has announced that the Delhi government will urge the Supreme Court to allow the use of certified green firecrackers during Diwali, in a bid to balance public sentiments and environmental safety. The CM reassured the court of the government's dedication towards curbing pollution and promoting eco-friendly celebrations, while also promising full cooperation in implementing any necessary directives. This move comes after the Delhi Police recovered over 1,700 kg of banned firecrackers and arrested seven men in multiple operations across the national capital ahead of Diwali, in line with the Supreme Court's recent directions.
BJP leaders Shankar Ghosh and Khagen Murmu were allegedly attacked by TMC goons while distributing relief materials in Nagrakata, North Bengal, following the devastating floods and landslides in the state. BJP co-incharge for West Bengal, Amit Malviya, condemned the incident and accused Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee of allowing "jungle raj" to prevail in the state. He also criticized the lack of action from the TMC and state administration in the aftermath of the calamity while BJP workers are targeted for their relief efforts. The death toll rises to 18 and 40 villagers are displaced by a landslide in Darjeeling.
Chaos erupted in the Supreme Court on Monday morning as a 71-year-old advocate, identified as Rakesh Kishore, allegedly threw a shoe at Chief Justice of India B R Gavai. The incident occurred during the proceedings of a plea seeking restoration of a Lord Vishnu idol in Madhya Pradesh's Khajuraho Temple complex. The advocate, who was reportedly unhappy with the CJI's recent remarks, was picked up by security personnel and handed over to the court's security unit. Though CJI Gavai remained unruffled and urged lawyers to continue the proceedings, the Delhi Police is now investigating the matter and coordinating with the registrar general of the Supreme Court.
On Monday, the convoy of BJP MP Khagen Murmu, along with Siliguri MLA Shankar Ghosh, was attacked by a mob of hundreds in Nagrakata, West Bengal. This incident occurred during their visit to inspect flood-ravaged areas. Murmu sustained serious head injuries and is undergoing treatment in the hospital while tensions remain high in the area. This attack on the BJP leaders has sparked political tension in the already volatile region ahead of the state assembly elections.