Synopsis: On 6 October, 72-year-old lawyer Rakesh Kishore threw a shoe at CJI BR Gavai in the Supreme Court, claiming divine retribution for alleged insults to Sanatan Dharma. Unapologetic, Kishore’s act, sparked by Gavai’s remarks on a Khajuraho idol case, was celebrated by some Hindu right-wing groups. Social media revealed influencers inciting violence against Gavai, escalating tensions.

On 6 October, Monday, a disturbing incident unfolded in the Supreme Court when 72-year-old lawyer Rakesh Kishore hurled his shoe at Chief Justice of India BR Gavai.

Worse still, he justified this criminal act as “divine retribution” for an alleged insult to “Sanatan Dharma,” showing no remorse. Meanwhile, some Hindu right-wing supporters celebrated Kishore’s uncouth action as a “bold defence” of thei

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