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**Summary:**
The article draws a parallel between two incidents involving Chief Justices of India displaying remarkable composure and presence of mind in the face of potential danger in the courtroom. The first incident, which occurred on March 13, 1968, involved then-CJI M. Hidayatullah physically intervening to disarm a knife-wielding assailant attempting to attack Justice A.N. Grover. The article uses this historical event to frame a recent incident where current CJI B.R. Gavai calmly brushed aside an object thrown at him during court proceedings.
**News Article:**
**CJI Gavai’s Composure Echoes Past Heroism as Courtroom Incident Recalls 1968 Attack**
**NEW DELHI, October 6, 2025** – Chief Justice of India B.R. Gavai’s unflappable response to an object hurled at him during court proceedings on Monday has drawn comparisons to a remarkable act of courage by a former CJI, Justice M. Hidayatullah, almost six decades ago.
The incident, which occurred on March 13, 1968, saw Justice Hidayatullah, then Chief Justice, physically defend Justice A.N. Grover from a knife-wielding assailant who stormed the courtroom. As reported by The Hindu at the time, the attacker, later identified as Manmohan Das from West Bengal, managed to bypass security and approach the bench while the three-judge panel was delivering a judgment.
According to Justice Hidayatullah’s memoir, “My Own Boswell,” he initially grabbed an inkstand to defend himself but ultimately wrestled with the assailant to prevent him from harming Justice Grover, who sustained a head wound in the attack. With the help of an assistant librarian, Justice Hidayatullah managed to subdue the attacker until police apprehended him.
Reports from the time described the assailant as possibly mentally unstable.
The Hindu’s archives detail the incident and capture the tense atmosphere of the courtroom that day (image of the historical event can be found within The Hindu’s achives). The parallels between Justice Hidayatullah’s bravery and Justice Gavai’s recent calm demeanor highlight the resilience and dedication to duty displayed by those who hold the highest judicial office in India. Justice Gavai’s ability to continue with proceedings without disruption, much like Justice Hidayatullah’s quick action decades prior, underscores the commitment to upholding the integrity and continuity of the Supreme Court.
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