Indian Chief Justice Comments on Social Media Reporting Following Courtroom Shoe Incident

Oct 07, 2025 05:35 pm CST

Chief Justice of India BR Gavai addressed concerns about social media reporting following an incident where a lawyer threw a shoe at him during a Supreme Court hearing. The incident stemmed from controversy over his earlier comments regarding a Lord Vishnu idol case, which he later clarified were misrepresented online. Despite the disruption, the Chief Justice maintained composure and continued court proceedings.