shoe attack
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.
BJP Leader Praises Lawyer Who Threw Shoe at Chief Justice of India Despite Nationwide Condemnation
Oct 08, 2025 02:17 am CST
Former Bengaluru Commissioner and Karnataka BJP leader Bhaskar Rao sparked controversy by admiring the "courage" of lawyer Rakesh Kishore who threw a shoe at Chief Justice BR Gavai during court proceedings. The incident, stemming from religious remarks made by the Chief Justice in a previous case about the Khajuraho temple, has been widely condemned by political leaders including Prime Minister Modi and the Supreme Court Bar Association.