courtroom incident
Man Throws Slippers at Ahmedabad Judge After Case Dismissal: Security Concerns Echo Supreme Court Incident
Oct 15, 2025 02:39 pm CST
A man hurled slippers at an Ahmedabad Sessions Court judge after his appeal was dismissed, mirroring a similar incident targeting Chief Justice BR Gavai just one week earlier. The attack has prompted renewed calls for enhanced judicial security measures across Gujarat courts, as the Gujarat Judicial Services Association condemned such actions as undermining the independence and dignity of the judiciary.
Senior Advocate Condemns Religious Attack on Chief Justice: "Courts Not For Religious Ideas"
Oct 08, 2025 11:10 am CST
A senior advocate condemns the shoe-throwing incident targeting Chief Justice BR Gavai, emphasizing that courts are not platforms for religious expression. The attacker, lawyer Rakesh Kishore, claimed divine motivation after being suspended by the Bar Council of India. Legal luminaries describe the act as criminal contempt that undermines judicial integrity, while highlighting the need for maintaining professional boundaries in the legal profession.