AAP Protests Target BJP After Shoe Thrown at CJI B.R. Gavai

On October 6, 2025, a shoe was thrown at CJI B.R. Gavai, igniting protests from AAP activists who condemned the BJP-RSS influence. The incident has raised significant political tensions and discussions on judicial respect.

Updated: Tuesday, October 7, 2025, 19:17 [IST]

The Supreme Court incident involving a shoe thrown at Chief Justice of India (CJI) B.R. Gavai on October 6, 2025, has escalated into a political flashpoint, with AAP activists leading protests outside the lawyer’s residence in Mayur Vihar.

AAP Takes Center Stage

On October 7, AAP supporters gathered outside Rakesh Kishore’s home, accusing the BJP-RSS ideology of influencing his actions. Chanting slogans such as:

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On October 6, 2025, a lawyer named Rakesh Kishore threw a shoe at Chief Justice of India B.R. Gavai in the Supreme Court, leading to protests by AAP activists. Kishore, a resident of Mayur Vihar, acted due to Gavai's remarks on a PIL about a Lord Vishnu statue, alleging disrespect to 'Sanatan Dharma'.

“Attack on CJI, attack on the Constitution!”
“Stop RSS mentality!”

the protesters framed the incident as an insult to CJI Gavai and the Dalit community. The party demanded that Kishore be punished, while praising the CJI for maintaining composure amid the disruption.

AAP Protest

The Supreme Court Incident

During a mentioning hearing in Court No. 1, the 71-year-old lawyer attempted to throw a shoe at the CJI. The shoe did not reach the bench as security intervened immediately, and the lawyer was removed.

The motivation behind the act stemmed from Kishore’s allegation that CJI Gavai disrespected 'Sanatan Dharma’ through a September 16 ruling dismissing a PIL concerning the reconstruction of a Lord Vishnu statue in Khajuraho’s Javeri Temple. The CJI had called the PIL “publicity interest litigation”, a statement that went viral and sparked controversy.

About Rakesh Kishore

Kishore, a registered SCBA member and resident of Mayur Vihar, stated he felt personally insulted by the CJI’s remarks. “My name is Dr. Rakesh Kishore. Who will tell my caste? Maybe I am Dalit too,” he said. He also pointed out that CJI Gavai had originally been a Sanatani Hindu before converting to Buddhism.

Judicial Response and Wider Implications

Following the incident, the Supreme Court Bar Association (SCBA) suspended Kishore immediately. Delhi Police questioned him but, under instructions from CJI Gavai, released him without filing charges.