Lawyer tries to throw shoe at CJI BR Gavai during SC proceedings, shouts ‘Sanatan ka apman nahi sahenge’

In a shocking incident inside the Supreme Court on Monday, a lawyer allegedly attempted to throw a shoe at Chief Justice of India Bhushan Ramkrishna Gavai. The accused, identified as Rakesh Kishore, was immediately restrained by court staff and handed over to the police.

The incident occurred during the mentioning of cases before the CJI. The lawyer reportedly approached the dais before being intercepted by security personnel and escorted out of the courtroom. As he was being taken away, Kishore was heard shouting, “Sanatan ka apmaan nahi sahenge” (We will not tolerate any insult to Sanatan).

Despite the commotion, Chief Justice Gavai remained calm and urged the lawyers present not to be distracted. “Don’t get distracted by all this. We are not distracted. These things do not affect me,” he said, allowing the proceedings to continue as normal.

Sources said the lawyer involved has been identified as Rakesh Kishore. The incident comes amid controversy surrounding Justice Gavai’s reported remarks during a hearing last month. At that time, a bench comprising CJI Gavai and Justice K. Vinod Chandran had declined to entertain a petition filed by Rakesh Dalal, who sought directions to restore a seven-foot beheaded idol of Lord Vishnu at the Javari Temple in Khajuraho, Madhya Pradesh.

The petitioner had claimed the idol was damaged during Mughal invasions and criticised authorities for failing to restore it despite repeated requests. Officials from the Delhi Police and Supreme Court security are currently questioning the accused in connection with Monday’s incident.