A Supreme Court lawyer has written to the Attorney General for India seeking consent to initiate criminal contempt proceedings against Advocate Rakesh Kishore. He allegedly attempted a shoe attack on Chief Justice of India BR Gavai inside Court No.1 on October 6, 2025.
Supreme Court Security Tightened After Advocate Rakesh Kishore Attempts to Throw Shoe at CJI B.R. Gavai. Over 700 Delhi Police and Central Security Personnel Deployed Across Court Complex to Ensure Safety During Ongoing Proceedings
The lawyer who attempted to attack Chief Justice of India B.R. Gavai cited the recent Khajuraho Temple judgment, saying, “Almighty was asking me every night how I could rest after such an insult.” The shocking confession stunned the nation
A 71-year-old lawyer attempted to throw a shoe at Chief Justice of India B.R. Gavai in the Supreme Court. PM Modi condemned the act, calling it “utterly reprehensible” and praised CJI Gavai’s calm response.
