Shoe thrown at India's top judge in religious row

Published: 10/6/2025
Shoe thrown at India's top judge in religious row
An Indian lawyer threw a shoe at Chief Justice BR Gavai in Delhi, following remarks made by the judge about Hinduism. Rakesh Kishore, the lawyer, was suspended from practice after the incident. The shoe throw is viewed as a serious insult and security breach, with Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi condemning the act.