Summary
A lawyer threw a shoe at India's Chief Justice BR Gavai during a court session, reportedly upset over the judge's comments about Hinduism. The incident, seen as a major insult, led to the lawyer's suspension, but no formal charges were filed. Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi condemned the attack.
Key Facts
- A lawyer named Rakesh Kishore threw a shoe at India's Chief Justice BR Gavai in a Delhi courtroom.
- The attack happened because of remarks made by the judge that some viewed as disrespectful to Hinduism.
- The shoe brushed the chief justice and another judge before landing behind them.
- The lawyer said, "India won't tolerate insult to Sanatan Dharma," as he was removed from the courtroom.
- Rakesh Kishore was suspended from practicing law but faced no charges.
- Chief Justice Gavai stayed calm during the incident and did not comment publicly afterward.
- Prime Minister Narendra Modi condemned the shoe-throwing, calling it unacceptable.
- Throwing a shoe is considered a serious insult in India and other cultures.
