Ex-CJI Gavai Says Deity Remark Taken Out Of Context

Former CJI BR Gavai addressed the controversy over his Khajuraho temple case remarks, saying social media criticism was taken “out of context.” The backlash stemmed from his comment asking a petitioner to “pray to Lord Vishnu” while dismissing a plea to repair a damaged idol. The episode later triggered a shoe-throwing incident in the Supreme Court.