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CJI shoe-throwing attempt in court: lawyer suspended, 2025

Feed by: Mansi Kapoor / 2:45 am on Tuesday, 07 October, 2025

A lawyer reportedly attempted to throw a shoe at the Chief Justice of India inside the Supreme Court, before security restrained him. Court officers removed the advocate, and bar authorities suspended him pending inquiry and possible contempt action. Proceedings were briefly disrupted, but the bench resumed shortly. The episode has intensified scrutiny of courtroom security and professional conduct. Nationwide debate.