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Attempted shoe attack on Justice Gavai; Lawyer only warned, no case registered
New Delhi, October 6, 2025: In the history of the Supreme Court, a shocking incident occurred when a lawyer threw a shoe at Justice B. R. Gavai. However, after this incident, instead of registering a case, the police only gave the lawyer a warning and even handed over the thrown shoe to the owner. This incident has become a topic of discussion in legal circles as it took place against the backdrop of security and controversial acts in the judiciary. Detailed information about why Lawyer Rakesh Kishor attacked Justice Gavai, what is the background behind it and why the police took this decision is as follows...
Background of the incident and controversial act
The incident took place during the hearing of a case filed in the Supreme Court. Lawyer Rakesh Kishor was presenting the case before the bench of Justice B. R. Gavai. Kishor is originally from Uttar Pradesh and is working as a lawyer for government cases in the Supreme Court. In this case, Kishor strongly criticized the court's decision and in anger, he took off his shoe and threw it at Justice Gavai. Fortunately, the shoe did not hit the judge, but the incident turned out to be a shock to the safe atmosphere in the court.
According to sources, the incident may have happened last week, when the bench did not respond much to Kishor's arguments. Kishor raised questions about the autonomy of the court, alleging an "unjust decision" in the case. After this, he did this act out of anger. The court security guards immediately stopped Kishor and took him out of the court. The hearing was stopped for some time due to this incident, which also affected other cases.
Police's stance: Why no case was registered?
As soon as the information about this incident was received, a team of Delhi Police reached the court. They examined Kishor and checked the CCTV footage from the scene. However, surprisingly, the police refused to register any case. The reason for this is said to be "no complaint" from Justice Gavai and the incident was "very minor". The police officers only gave Kishor a verbal warning and returned the shoe to him. "This was a result of emotional outbursts in court, so no legal action is warranted," the police report said.
According to legal experts, the act could be an offence under Section 353 (obstruction of duty of a public servant) or Section 506 (intimidation) of the Indian Penal Code. However, the action was stopped after Justice Gavai told the police not to file a complaint. Gavai, who hails from Maharashtra, is on track to become the first Chief Justice of the Supreme Court from the Dalit community. His decisions often spark controversies on issues of social justice, which has also brought to light the social dimension of the incident.
Reaction from lawyers' associations and legal circles
The Bar Council of India has condemned the incident, saying that lawyers are expected to "maintain the respect of the court". However, some lawyers have supported Kishor's sentiments. "Such incidents happen because the decision-making process in the court is not transparent," said a lawyer. The Registrar General of the Supreme Court has also started an internal investigation and is considering strengthening the security arrangements to prevent such incidents in the future.
In the backdrop of this incident, the attack on Congress leader Rahul Gandhi in Parliament last year is being mentioned. The police took immediate action then, but here the court environment led to different treatment. Legal scholar Prof. Anil Jain said, "This incident is a threat to the independence of the judiciary. Lawyers should be the protectors of justice, not the attackers." On the other hand, Kishor has made a statement after the incident, saying, "I apologize, but my arguments were ignored."
Social and political implications
The incident has gone viral on social media, with the hashtag #JusticeGavaiAttack trending. Many have demanded security for Justice Gavai, while some have alleged that it is an attempt to hasten the discontent of lawyers. Political leaders in Maharashtra have also reacted to this. Shiv Sena (UBT) leader Sanjay Raut said, "An attack on Gavai is an attack on the Dalit community. This is a political conspiracy." Meanwhile, BJP leader Devendra Fadnavis said, "Contempt of court will not be tolerated."
The incident has raised questions about the lawyer-judge relationship in the Supreme Court. There is a need for mental health screening and training for lawyers to prevent such incidents in the future. Justice Gavai did not comment on the matter, but his bench has decided to hear it again tomorrow.
New Delhi, October 6, 2025: In the history of the Supreme Court, a shocking incident occurred when a lawyer threw a shoe at Justice B. R. Gavai. However, after this incident, instead of registering a case, the police only gave the lawyer a warning and even handed over the thrown shoe to the owner. This incident has become a topic of discussion in legal circles as it took place against the backdrop of security and controversial acts in the judiciary. Detailed information about why Lawyer Rakesh Kishor attacked Justice Gavai, what is the background behind it and why the police took this decision is as follows...
Background of the incident and controversial act
The incident took place during the hearing of a case filed in the Supreme Court. Lawyer Rakesh Kishor was presenting the case before the bench of Justice B. R. Gavai. Kishor is originally from Uttar Pradesh and is working as a lawyer for government cases in the Supreme Court. In this case, Kishor strongly criticized the court's decision and in anger, he took off his shoe and threw it at Justice Gavai. Fortunately, the shoe did not hit the judge, but the incident turned out to be a shock to the safe atmosphere in the court.
According to sources, the incident may have happened last week, when the bench did not respond much to Kishor's arguments. Kishor raised questions about the autonomy of the court, alleging an "unjust decision" in the case. After this, he did this act out of anger. The court security guards immediately stopped Kishor and took him out of the court. The hearing was stopped for some time due to this incident, which also affected other cases.
Police's stance: Why no case was registered?
As soon as the information about this incident was received, a team of Delhi Police reached the court. They examined Kishor and checked the CCTV footage from the scene. However, surprisingly, the police refused to register any case. The reason for this is said to be "no complaint" from Justice Gavai and the incident was "very minor". The police officers only gave Kishor a verbal warning and returned the shoe to him. "This was a result of emotional outbursts in court, so no legal action is warranted," the police report said.
According to legal experts, the act could be an offence under Section 353 (obstruction of duty of a public servant) or Section 506 (intimidation) of the Indian Penal Code. However, the action was stopped after Justice Gavai told the police not to file a complaint. Gavai, who hails from Maharashtra, is on track to become the first Chief Justice of the Supreme Court from the Dalit community. His decisions often spark controversies on issues of social justice, which has also brought to light the social dimension of the incident.
Reaction from lawyers' associations and legal circles
The Bar Council of India has condemned the incident, saying that lawyers are expected to "maintain the respect of the court". However, some lawyers have supported Kishor's sentiments. "Such incidents happen because the decision-making process in the court is not transparent," said a lawyer. The Registrar General of the Supreme Court has also started an internal investigation and is considering strengthening the security arrangements to prevent such incidents in the future.
In the backdrop of this incident, the attack on Congress leader Rahul Gandhi in Parliament last year is being mentioned. The police took immediate action then, but here the court environment led to different treatment. Legal scholar Prof. Anil Jain said, "This incident is a threat to the independence of the judiciary. Lawyers should be the protectors of justice, not the attackers." On the other hand, Kishor has made a statement after the incident, saying, "I apologize, but my arguments were ignored."
Social and political implications
The incident has gone viral on social media, with the hashtag #JusticeGavaiAttack trending. Many have demanded security for Justice Gavai, while some have alleged that it is an attempt to hasten the discontent of lawyers. Political leaders in Maharashtra have also reacted to this. Shiv Sena (UBT) leader Sanjay Raut said, "An attack on Gavai is an attack on the Dalit community. This is a political conspiracy." Meanwhile, BJP leader Devendra Fadnavis said, "Contempt of court will not be tolerated."
The incident has raised questions about the lawyer-judge relationship in the Supreme Court. There is a need for mental health screening and training for lawyers to prevent such incidents in the future. Justice Gavai did not comment on the matter, but his bench has decided to hear it again tomorrow.
Background of the incident and controversial act
The incident took place during the hearing of a case filed in the Supreme Court. Lawyer Rakesh Kishor was presenting the case before the bench of Justice B. R. Gavai. Kishor is originally from Uttar Pradesh and is working as a lawyer for government cases in the Supreme Court. In this case, Kishor strongly criticized the court's decision and in anger, he took off his shoe and threw it at Justice Gavai. Fortunately, the shoe did not hit the judge, but the incident turned out to be a shock to the safe atmosphere in the court.
According to sources, the incident may have happened last week, when the bench did not respond much to Kishor's arguments. Kishor raised questions about the autonomy of the court, alleging an "unjust decision" in the case. After this, he did this act out of anger. The court security guards immediately stopped Kishor and took him out of the court. The hearing was stopped for some time due to this incident, which also affected other cases.
Police's stance: Why no case was registered?
As soon as the information about this incident was received, a team of Delhi Police reached the court. They examined Kishor and checked the CCTV footage from the scene. However, surprisingly, the police refused to register any case. The reason for this is said to be "no complaint" from Justice Gavai and the incident was "very minor". The police officers only gave Kishor a verbal warning and returned the shoe to him. "This was a result of emotional outbursts in court, so no legal action is warranted," the police report said.
According to legal experts, the act could be an offence under Section 353 (obstruction of duty of a public servant) or Section 506 (intimidation) of the Indian Penal Code. However, the action was stopped after Justice Gavai told the police not to file a complaint. Gavai, who hails from Maharashtra, is on track to become the first Chief Justice of the Supreme Court from the Dalit community. His decisions often spark controversies on issues of social justice, which has also brought to light the social dimension of the incident.
Reaction from lawyers' associations and legal circles
The Bar Council of India has condemned the incident, saying that lawyers are expected to "maintain the respect of the court". However, some lawyers have supported Kishor's sentiments. "Such incidents happen because the decision-making process in the court is not transparent," said a lawyer. The Registrar General of the Supreme Court has also started an internal investigation and is considering strengthening the security arrangements to prevent such incidents in the future.
In the backdrop of this incident, the attack on Congress leader Rahul Gandhi in Parliament last year is being mentioned. The police took immediate action then, but here the court environment led to different treatment. Legal scholar Prof. Anil Jain said, "This incident is a threat to the independence of the judiciary. Lawyers should be the protectors of justice, not the attackers." On the other hand, Kishor has made a statement after the incident, saying, "I apologize, but my arguments were ignored."
Social and political implications
The incident has gone viral on social media, with the hashtag #JusticeGavaiAttack trending. Many have demanded security for Justice Gavai, while some have alleged that it is an attempt to hasten the discontent of lawyers. Political leaders in Maharashtra have also reacted to this. Shiv Sena (UBT) leader Sanjay Raut said, "An attack on Gavai is an attack on the Dalit community. This is a political conspiracy." Meanwhile, BJP leader Devendra Fadnavis said, "Contempt of court will not be tolerated."
The incident has raised questions about the lawyer-judge relationship in the Supreme Court. There is a need for mental health screening and training for lawyers to prevent such incidents in the future. Justice Gavai did not comment on the matter, but his bench has decided to hear it again tomorrow.
