In a shocking courtroom incident, Indian lawyer Rakesh Kishore threw a shoe at Chief Justice B R Gavai during proceedings in Delhi. Kishore shouted that he “can’t tolerate insult to Sanatan Dharma” after being angered by remarks Justice Gavai had earlier made about Lord Vishnu. The shoe brushed past the Chief Justice before security detained the lawyer, who was later suspended from practice.
Shoe Thrown at Chief Justice B R Gavai
The Chief Justice remained calm and asked the proceedings to continue. Prime Minister Narendra Modi condemned the attack, calling it “utterly reprehensible.” The incident has sparked widespread debate on respect for religion and decorum in India’s courts.
Spoke to Chief Justice of India, Justice BR Gavai Ji. The attack on him earlier today in the Supreme Court premises has angered every Indian. There is no place for such reprehensible acts in our society. It is utterly condemnable.
I appreciated the calm displayed by Justice…
— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) October 6, 2025
