Published: 5 October 2025India TV NewsPolitics
Shoe Thrown at CJI Gavai in Supreme Court Over Remarks on Lord Vishnu Petition
On October 6, 2025, advocate Rakesh Kishore (71) attempted to throw a shoe at Chief Justice of India B.R. Gavai during an open court proceeding in the Supreme Court. The lawyer was outraged over CJI Gavai's earlier dismissal of a PIL seeking restoration of a Lord Vishnu idol at a Khajuraho UNESCO heritage site, where the CJI had remarked: 'Go and ask the deity himself to do something.'
Security personnel immediately intervened and overpowered Kishore, who shouted 'Sanatan ka apmaan nahi sahenge' (We will not tolerate insult to Sanatan). CJI Gavai refused any action, saying he would 'rather let the incident die a natural death.' The Supreme Court Bar Association subsequently terminated Kishore's membership for grave misconduct. The incident was widely covered internationally.
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Frequently asked questions
What happened at the Supreme Court on October 6, 2025?
**Advocate Rakesh Kishore** (aged 71) attempted to throw a **shoe at CJI B.R. Gavai** during an open Supreme Court proceeding on **October 6, 2025** — a serious contempt and security breach incident.
What was the Khajuraho case that triggered the shoe-throwing incident?
The **Khajuraho case** involved a PIL seeking the restoration of a **Lord Vishnu idol** at a UNESCO-designated Khajuraho heritage site. CJI Gavai dismissed the petition, triggering Advocate Kishore's outburst.
How did CJI Gavai respond to the shoe being thrown?
**CJI B.R. Gavai** refused to take any action, saying he would **'rather let the incident die a natural death'**. He remained composed and continued the proceedings without pressing contempt charges.
What consequences did Rakesh Kishore face after the shoe-throwing incident?
The **Supreme Court Bar Association terminated Kishore's membership** for grave misconduct. He had previously been suspended by the **Bar Council** following the shoe-throwing incident at CJI Gavai.
Why is the shoe-throwing incident at CJI Gavai considered unprecedented?
It is considered **unprecedented** because no such security breach — a physical object being thrown at a sitting Chief Justice of India in open court — had occurred before in the Supreme Court's history.
