India, Oct. 14 -- The shoe hurling incident in the Supreme Court has shocked the nation. While the Chief Justice, displaying remarkable composure, refused to press charges and directed that the offending lawyer be let off with a warning; while the CJI's response reflected personal magnanimity, it sets a dangerous precedent

In an unprecedented and shocking incident, a 71-year-old lawyer, Rakesh Kishore, took his shoe in his hand and tried to hurl it at Chief Justice of India B R Gavai on 6 October 2025, in full view of the ongoing court proceedings in the Supreme Court of India.

The CJI remained unfazed during and after the reprehensible incident. Expressing his gracious attitude, the CJI asked the court officials and security personnel ...