Delhi Police issues an internal advisory warning of potential shoe-throwing or ink-splashing incidents at public events, indicating risk of another attack on VVIPs. Security at Supreme Court and for CJI Gavai has been strengthened with enhanced vigilance protocols.
New Delhi: Days after a 71-year-old advocate threw a shoe at Chief Justice of India (CJI) B. R. Gavai inside the Supreme Court, the Delhi Police has issued an internal advisory warning of possible incidents involving shoe-throwing or ink-splashing at public events attended by dignitaries.
The move comes after a high-level review meeting chaired by Delhi Police Commissioner Satish Golcha on Tuesday, which focused on tightening security protocols for VVIPs and sensitive locations, including the Supreme Court.
Officials confirmed that two additional personnel have now been stationed outside Court No. 1, where the CJI presides, and overall security arrangements have been strengthened.
CJI Gavai, who already enjoys Z-plus security cover provided by the Delhi Police’s Security Division, will now be protected under enhanced vigilance protocols.
The internal order, issued on Wednesday by a senior officer in the Security Division, directs all personnel to consider the risk of disruptive acts such as shoe-throwing or ink-splashing while arranging protection for VVIPs.
Senior officers have been instructed to brief their teams and personal security officers (PSOs) about the new measures.
“All security staff have been asked to heighten alertness in view of these potential disruptions,”
a source told The Indian Express. The circular comes just days after the unprecedented incident inside the courtroom, which shocked the top judicial institution and raised serious concerns about security.
The incident occurred on Monday, during the hours when CJI Gavai was seated with Justice K. Vinod Chandran. Advocate Rakesh Kishore, 71, reportedly removed his sports shoes and threw them toward the Chief Justice at around 11:35 a.m. Security personnel immediately detained him.
However, CJI Gavai instructed the court’s Registrar General not to press charges, and Kishore was released later that day.
Police sources said Kishore appeared agitated over the CJI’s remarks in a recent hearing concerning the restoration of a Lord Vishnu idol in Madhya Pradesh’s Khajuraho Temple complex.
A note recovered from his possession read:
“Mera sandesh har Sanatani ke liye hai… Sanatan dharma ka apmaan nahi sahega Hindustan” (“My message is for every Sanatani… India will not tolerate an insult to Sanatan dharma”).
Following the review meeting, top officers examined not only the security breach but also broader issues related to courtroom safety and the conduct of visitors. The decision to deploy additional staff outside Court No. 1 reflects a growing concern over lone-wolf protests targeting high-profile figures.
While the incident did not cause any physical harm, it served as a reminder that symbolic acts like shoe-throwing can carry strong political or emotional undertones.
Officials said the Delhi Police are now prioritising preventive surveillance and stricter access checks at venues hosting dignitaries.
The Supreme Court incident has reignited debate on how dissent is expressed in public spaces. While the right to protest is fundamental, acts that compromise dignity or safety undermine the very principles of democracy.
The Delhi Police’s swift response shows a clear shift toward preemptive vigilance, but it also reflects the growing volatility in how grievances are expressed, even in institutions meant to uphold justice.
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