In an unusual moment during the ceremonial farewell for Chief Justice of India BR Gavai, a lawyer attempted to shower flower petals on the retiring CJI inside Courtroom No. 1, prompting a quick but light-hearted intervention from the bench.

A lawyer, while offering his farewell remarks, praised CJI Gavai and then announced that he had brought a packet of flower petals to “shower” on the Chief Justice as a mark of respect. He even opened the packet and took some petals into his hand, preparing for the gesture.

Before he could proceed, CJI Gavai immediately responded from the bench, saying, “No, no, don't throw… hand it over to someone,” drawing laughter across the packed courtroom.

The incident happened during the ceremonial bench proceedings held in Court No.1 in honour of CJI BR Gavai, who has his last sitting day as a Judge today, since he is demitting office on November 23.