Lawyer Rakesh Kishore Attacked With Slippers After Earlier Shoe Incident In Supreme Court
Rakesh Kishore
Advocate Rakesh Kishore, who earlier tried to throw a shoe at former CJI B. R. Gavai, was attacked with slippers by other lawyers in Delhi. Video of the incident has gone viral.
New Delhi, December 09, 2025 – Advocate Rakesh Kishore, who made headlines in October after attempting to throw a shoe towards former Chief Justice B. R. Gavai inside the Supreme Court, was attacked by a group of lawyers in Delhi. The group reportedly hit him with slippers inside a court complex, and a video of the incident has quickly spread across social media, sparking debate about professional conduct and courtroom safety.
According to reports, Kishore had come to the court for personal work when several lawyers confronted him, shouting slogans before striking him with footwear. Security personnel intervened and escorted him out. Kishore was visibly shaken, though there is no confirmation of serious injuries. The attackers allegedly referenced the earlier Supreme Court incident while assaulting him.
In October, Kishore had shocked the legal community when he removed his shoe during proceedings and threw it in the direction of then Chief Justice Gavai, reportedly over remarks in a case concerning religious sentiments. The shoe did not hit the judge, but security immediately restrained him. The act led to widespread condemnation from bar associations across the country. Following that incident, the Bar Council of India suspended Kishore’s licence, preventing him from appearing before any court or authority.
Today’s retaliation has again raised questions about security inside court premises. Many lawyers criticised the assault, saying that while Kishore’s previous behaviour was unacceptable, responding with violence inside a court only damages the dignity of the profession. They argued that disciplinary action should come from legal bodies, not from physical retaliation.
Others, however, showed anger toward Kishore, claiming his earlier act insulted the judiciary. On social media, some users supported the lawyers who confronted him, while many condemned both episodes and expressed concern about increasing intolerance and breakdown of decorum in legal spaces.
Legal experts say both incidents highlight the need for stricter enforcement of professional ethics and better security protocols inside courts. They stress that emotional reactions and vigilantism have no place in legal practice. Observers warn that if such behaviour becomes normalised, it could undermine public confidence in the justice system itself.
Authorities are reviewing CCTV footage from the complex, and internal inquiries may follow to identify the individuals involved in the assault. Kishore has not yet commented publicly on today’s incident, and it is unclear whether he will file a formal complaint.
For now, both events have put a spotlight on how disagreements, protests and anger must be handled within judicial institutions. The debate continues over where the line lies between protest, disrespect and outright misconduct, and how courts should balance security, free expression and professional discipline.
