As the Court started to dictate the order, Pande interjected and again made reference to his cases pertaining to CJI Misra.
“I am requesting with folded hands. This is no contempt, sir. I have filed petitions in cases pertaining to CJI Dipak Misra when allegations were imposed on him. Nobody came forward. A cost of ₹25,000 was imposed against me when I challenged appointment of Bombay High Court Chief Justice, but order mentions ₹5 lakh…Please remove costs from this case,” he submitted.
At one point, he appealled to Justice Gavai,
“You are also going to be next CJI!”
To this, Justice Gavai said,
“God knows!”
The Court then warned Pande that it would call security to escort him out of the courtroom.
Source: Barandbench
