Lawyer who threw shoe at CJI BR Gavai suspended

India Oct 09, 2025

On Monday, 71-year-old lawyer Rakesh Kishore attempted to throw his shoe at Chief Justice of India BR Gavai during a Supreme Court hearing, shouting about the "insult of Sanatan Dharma."
Kishore was briefly detained by Delhi Police but released soon after, with no official complaint filed.

Bar Council of India suspends lawyer's license to practice

The Supreme Court Bar Association quickly expelled Kishore, canceled his entry pass, and banned him from the court premises.
The SCBA described it as a "grave breach of professional ethics" and an attack on judicial independence.
The Bar Council of India also suspended Kishore's license to practice and launched disciplinary action, while authorities consider further legal steps.