judicial dignity
Supreme Court Declines Contempt Proceedings Against Lawyer Who Threw Shoe at Chief Justice Gavai
Oct 28, 2025 02:54 am CST
The Supreme Court has refused to initiate contempt proceedings against a 71-year-old lawyer who attempted to throw a shoe at Chief Justice of India BR Gavai during court proceedings. While acknowledging the act constituted serious contempt of court, Justices Surya Kant and Joymalya Bagchi respected the CJI's decision to pardon the lawyer, but indicated they would consider establishing preventive guidelines to protect judicial dignity and prevent similar incidents in the future.
Supreme Court Declines Contempt Action Against Lawyer in Chief Justice Shoe-Throwing Incident
Oct 27, 2025 05:22 pm CST
The Supreme Court has refused to initiate contempt proceedings against Advocate Rakesh Kishore who attempted to throw a shoe at Chief Justice of India BR Gavai. While acknowledging the gravity of the incident, Justices Surya Kant and Joymala Bagchi respected CJI Gavai's decision to pardon Kishore. The Court will focus instead on developing guidelines for handling and reporting such incidents, expressing concern about the glorification of the attack in media and social platforms.
Chief Justice Gavai Dismisses Shoe Attack Incident as "Forgotten Chapter" Amid Religious Controversy
Oct 09, 2025 06:18 pm CST
Chief Justice of India BR Gavai has broken his silence on the recent shoe attack incident in the Supreme Court, describing it as a "forgotten chapter." The unprecedented incident occurred when advocate Rakesh Kishore threw his shoe at the Chief Justice while shouting about Sanatan Dharma, following controversy over remarks made by Justice Gavai regarding a temple idol restoration case. The Bar Council of India has suspended the lawyer, while Prime Minister Modi condemned the attack as "utterly reprehensible."
Chief Justice BR Gavai's Family Condemns Shoe Attack as Assault on Constitutional Values
Oct 08, 2025 11:25 am CST
Chief Justice BR Gavai's family has condemned the recent shoe-throwing incident in court as an attack on the Constitution, emphasizing the need for respectful discourse. Despite the attack, CJI Gavai maintained composure and continued proceedings. The incident drew nationwide condemnation, including from Prime Minister Modi, while the Bar Council has suspended the responsible lawyer who claimed divine motivation for his actions against alleged remarks on Sanatan Dharma.
PM Modi Condemns Attack on Chief Justice BR Gavai in Supreme Court: "Angered Every Indian"
Oct 06, 2025 11:48 pm CST
Prime Minister Narendra Modi condemned the unprecedented attack on Chief Justice BR Gavai in the Supreme Court, where a lawyer threw a shoe during proceedings. Despite the incident, Justice Gavai remained composed while the Bar Council of India suspended the perpetrator for breaching court decorum. The attack reportedly followed controversy over the Chief Justice's earlier remarks about a religious matter.