'My Lord Spotted With Beast': Viral Picture Of CJI Bobde On Harley Davidson Invites Mixed Bag Of Reactions

Since being shared, the picture has gone viral on the social media platforms, surprising the netizens of Bobde's thrilling hobbies.

The picture has gone viral on the social media platforms, surprising the netizens of Bobde's thrilling hobbies. (Image: Twitter)

New Delhi: Chief Justice of India Sharad Arvind Bobde is all over the social media today as he tries out a ride on a hunky superbike Harley Davidson. The 64-year-old Bobde is said to be adventurous and fond of bikes in his personal life. His adventurous side besides the courtroom intellect was shared by many on the internet as they posted picture of SA Bobde with the sporty bike. In the viral picture, the CJI can be seen sitting on the parked Harley Davidson CVO 2020, surrounded by people wearing masks. Since being shared, the picture has gone viral on the social media platforms, surprising the netizens of Bobde's thrilling hobbies. The Twitter page of ‘Bar & Bench’ shared the picture along with a caption that read, “Chief Justice of India SA Bobde trying out Harley Davidson Limited edition CVO 2020.”

Chief Justice of India SA Bobde trying out Harley Davidson. (Harley Davidson Limited edition CVO 2020) @harleydavidson #SupremeCourt pic.twitter.com/6bDv0g4n2P

— Bar & Bench (@barandbench) June 28, 2020

Social media influencer and a film producer, Tanujj Garg expressed his surprise saying, "Our Chief Justice, Sharad Bobde, I'd read, is a keen dog-lover and photography enthusiast. Adding 'biker' to my Lord's list of passions."

Our Chief Justice, Sharad Bobde, I'd read, is a keen dog-lover and photography enthusiast.

Adding 'biker' to my Lord's list of passions. pic.twitter.com/jvISYDgo2m — TANUJJ GARG (@tanuj_garg) June 28, 2020

Several others appreciated Bobde for having thrill and positive spirits up in life beating all odd. Some called Bobde as "CJI Swagger" while some said, "Bobde is Stylish and suave.".

My Lords CJI Justice Bobde. On a weekend visit to Nagpur. pic.twitter.com/qZfMBnz0eP

— Adv.Vivekanand Gupta ???????? (@vivekanandg) June 28, 2020

Chief Justice of India Justice Sharad Arvind Bobde in Nagpur, Maharashtra. That is uber cool, my lord! ???? pic.twitter.com/DFumzAnDtw

— Anoop Pandey ???????? (@anooppandeyup) June 28, 2020

He is known for his witiness and humour in the courtroom. My Lord Chief Justice of India Justice Bobde, enjoys a super bike ride in Nagpur. @piyushrpandey @utkarsh_aanand pic.twitter.com/xRtaMHQ6Yw

— utkarsh singh (@utkarshs88) June 28, 2020

"Never get so busy making a living that you forget to make a life" - Dolly Parton

Chief Justice of India - Sharad Aravind Bobde on weekends in Nagpur pic.twitter.com/bybx9AWEce — Sonali Tomar (@sonali_tomar) June 28, 2020

On the other hand, many pointed out that the CJI violated social distancing norms by not wearing a mask while being surrounded by so  many people around.

Chief Justice of India (CJI) SA Bobde . The guardian of law or a law breaker ? No Mask , No helmet #COVIDIOTS #Covid_19 pic.twitter.com/ZdOAlgywYD

— kŕṣṇa (@infestedbrain) June 28, 2020

According to a report by NDTV, the bike was brought to CJI by a Harley Davidson dealer only for the purpose of demo. The report quoted some sources saying that SA Bobde was wearing a mask all the time but removed only when he sat on it "for a feel." The 47th Chief Justice of India, SA Bobde sworn in as Chief Justice of India on November 18 last year, and is due to retire on April 23, 2021.