Rakesh Kishore is a 71-year-old senior lawyer in India, who made headlines on October 6, 2025, after he attempted to throw a shoe at Chief Justice of India B.R. Gavai during a Supreme Court hearing. The attack took place after the CJI dismissed a petition regarding the restoration of a damaged Vishnu idol in Khajuraho, Madhya Pradesh.

Upset with the court’s decision, Kishore reportedly shouted slogans about Sanatan Dharma and tried to throw a shoe at CJI Gavai. The shoe missed, and the Chief Justice stayed calm and continued the hearing. Eyewitnesses said CJI Gavai asked court staff and security personnel to ignore the act and maintain focus on the hearing. “Don’t get distracted by all this. These things do not affect me. Continue with the hearing,” the Chief Justice reportedly told his s

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