BCI Suspends Lawyer After Shoe Thrown at CJI Gavai 2025

The Bar Council of India has suspended a lawyer after he allegedly hurled a shoe at Chief Justice of India Gavai during court proceedings, calling the act inconsistent with professional dignity. The BCI said disciplinary proceedings will follow, signalling zero tolerance for misconduct and a focus on legal ethics, courtroom decorum, and possible further penalties pending inquiry by regulatory authorities.