Archive · 12 Nov 2025
Delhi HC Condemns Shoe-Hurling at CJI, Directs Petitioner to SC
Imagine a lawyer threw a shoe at the main judge in India, which made many people, including other lawyers, very upset.
The Delhi High Court heard about this and said it was a bad thing that should not happen again.
Someone also asked the court to take down videos of this happening from the internet.
The High Court mentioned that a higher court, the Supreme Court, is already thinking about making new rules to stop such events.
Because of this, the High Court asked the person who made the request to talk to the Supreme Court instead, so that two courts don't handle the same thing.
The High Court will check on this again later.
The lawyer who threw the shoe had his license taken away.
The Delhi High Court condemned the shoe-hurling incident targeting Chief Justice of India B. R. Gavai, stating it hurt everyone and requires preventive measures.
A Public Interest Litigation (PIL) was filed seeking removal of incident videos from social media and hiding culprits' identities in the future.
The High Court suggested the petitioner intervene in a pending Supreme Court case, as the apex court is considering guidelines and a John Doe order.
The court emphasized avoiding duplication of proceedings, as the Supreme Court intends to enlarge the scope of its matter.
The shoe-hurling incident involved advocate Rakesh Kishore throwing a shoe at the CJI on October 6, leading to the suspension of his license.
- Who
- Delhi High Court, Chief Justice of India B. R. Gavai, petitioner Tejaswi Mohan, advocate Rakesh Kishore, Additional Solicitor General Chetan Sharma
- What
- The Delhi High Court condemned a shoe-hurling incident targeting the Chief Justice of India and heard a public interest litigation seeking removal of incident videos from social media and guidelines for future incidents. The court directed the petitioner to pursue their case in the Supreme Court, which is already considering similar matters.
- When
- The shoe-hurling incident occurred on October 6. The Delhi High Court heard the PIL on a Wednesday and listed the petition for further proceedings on December 4.
- Where
- The shoe-hurling incident took place in the Chief Justice's courtroom. The Delhi High Court heard the PIL in New Delhi.
- Why
- The PIL was filed to seek removal of videos of the incident from social media and to establish guidelines to prevent such incidents and hide culprits' identities in the future. The High Court deprecated the incident and emphasized the need for preventive measures.
Petitioner's Request
High Court's Direction
Handling of Incident Videos
Petitioner's Request
The petitioner seeks the removal of videos of the shoe-hurling incident from social media and for the identities of culprits to be hidden in future incidents to prevent them from gaining publicity.
High Court's Direction
The Delhi High Court acknowledges the concern and the need for preventive measures but advises the petitioner to intervene in the pending Supreme Court proceedings to avoid duplicating efforts.
Forum for Guidelines
Petitioner's Request
The petitioner filed a PIL in the Delhi High Court seeking guidelines and directions.
High Court's Direction
The High Court suggests the petitioner approach the Supreme Court, as the apex court is already considering issuing a John Doe order and framing guidelines for similar incidents.
- Incident Date
- October 6
- Accused Advocate
- Rakesh Kishore
- Age of Accused
- 71-year-old
- CJI Involved
- B. R. Gavai
- Action by Bar Council of India
- Suspended advocate's license
- Supreme Court's Consideration
- Guidelines and John Doe order
- Delhi High Court Hearing Date
- Wednesday
- Next Hearing Date
- December 4
