Chief Justice of India shoe-throwing incident

Rakesh Kishore, a 71-year-old advocate, was reportedly motivated by his disapproval of remarks made by CJI Gavai, (whose father R. S. Gavai led a faction of Republican Party of India, a Dalit Buddhist outfit that had been established by Dr. B. R. Ambedkar) in a previous hearing in which he made derogatory comments about Hinduism in India. Kishore, a Hindu nationalist, was unhappy with these blasphemous remarks, which he perceived as an "insult to Sanatan Dharma." As he was being restrained by security personnel, he was heard shouting the slogan, “Sanatan ka apmaan nahi sahenge” (We will not tolerate any insult to Sanatan in Hindi). == The incident ==

On the morning of 6 October 2025, during court proceedings before the Chief Justice Court, Kishore suddenly approached the dais and attempted to remove and hurl a shoe towards Justice Gavai. Security personnel immediately intervened and overpowered the advocate before the shoe could reach the bench. ==Aftermath and reactions==

Contempt proceedings The Supreme Court Bar Association (SCBA) sought to initiate criminal contempt proceedings against Rakesh Kishore, calling the act a grave affront to the dignity of the institution. However, Justice Gavai refused any action and said that “he would rather let the incident die a natural death than fuel further social media debates.” Bar Council Bar Council of India suspended Kishore from practice, and Supreme Court Bar Association (SCBA) terminated his temporary membership. ==See also==