New Delhi, October 7: A dramatic incident unfolded inside the Supreme Court on Monday when 71-year-old lawyer Rakesh Kishore attempted to throw a shoe at Chief Justice of India (CJI) BR Gavai during court proceedings. Despite swift intervention by security personnel, the act shocked the courtroom.
According to a report by Hindustan Times, Kishore — a resident of Mayur Vihar in Delhi — has shown no remorse for his actions. He claimed he was acting under a “divine force” and was “ready to face jail.” “It would have been better if I were in jail. My family is very unhappy with what I did. They are unable to understand,” he said.
Kishore insisted he had no political affiliations, adding that his outburst was provoked by remarks made by the CJI during a recent hearing on the restoration of a beheaded Lord Vishnu idol at the Javari Temple in Khajuraho, Madhya Pradesh. “I couldn’t sleep after that judgment. The Almighty was asking me every night how I could rest after such an insult,” he said.
He also cited the CJI’s recent speech in Mauritius — where Justice Gavai remarked that “India’s legal system operates under the rule of law, not under the rule of bulldozer” — as another reason for his anger.
The Delhi Police confirmed that Kishore was detained and questioned for nearly three hours following the incident but was later released after the Supreme Court registry declined to press charges.
The Courtroom Incident
As per news agency PTI, the episode occurred when a bench comprising CJI Gavai and Justice K Vinod Chandran was hearing the mentioning of cases by lawyers. Kishore approached the dais, removed his shoe, and attempted to throw it towards the judges.
Alert security staff immediately intervened, preventing the attack. As he was being escorted out, Kishore shouted, “Sanatan ka apmaan nahi sahega Hindustan!” (India will not tolerate the insult of Sanatana Dharma).
Despite the brief disruption, the CJI remained composed, telling the courtroom, “Don’t get distracted by all this. We are not distracted. These things do not affect me.”
The Khajuraho Vishnu Idol Case
The motive behind Kishore’s outburst traces back to the Khajuraho Vishnu idol case heard in September. A petition had sought the reconstruction and reinstallation of a seven-foot idol of Lord Vishnu at the Javari Temple, part of the UNESCO World Heritage Site in Madhya Pradesh.
The CJI-led bench dismissed the plea, terming it a “publicity interest litigation.” The Chief Justice had observed, “This is purely publicity interest litigation. Go and ask the deity himself to do something. If you are a strong devotee of Lord Vishnu, then pray and meditate.”
Following criticism of his comments on social media, the CJI later clarified that he has the “highest respect for all religions.”
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