India, Oct. 8 -- The Noida Police on Tuesday questioned Ajeet Bharti, an independent journalist, author and social media influencer, over his comments on social media after advocate Rakesh Kishore attempted to hurl a shoe at Chief Justice of India (CJI) BR Gavai a day earlier on Monday.

A 71-year-old lawyer attempted to hurl a shoe at Justice Gavai in his courtroom in the Supreme Court, an incident that has drawn widespread condemnation from lawyers and political leaders.

According to Rakesh Kishore, he was unhappy over the CJI's remarks during a hearing last month concerning the restoration of a Vishnu idol in Khajuraho.

According to India Today, Ajeet Bharti, during his podcast, said, "Gavai is a terrible judge who harbors anti-Hindu...