Overview

• The attempt occurred in Court No. 1 around 11:35 a.m., when a man approached the dais and tried to remove his shoe to throw it before security intervened.
• The individual was identified by Delhi Police as Rakesh Kishore, 71, a Mayur Vihar resident and registered member of the Supreme Court Bar Association.
• As he was escorted out, witnesses heard him shout, “Sanatan ka apman nahi sahenge,” indicating anger over perceived disrespect to Sanatan Dharma.
• Chief Justice B. R. Gavai was unharmed, stayed composed, and directed proceedings to continue, and he has Z-plus security cover from Delhi Police.
• Police said they are coordinating with the Supreme Court registrar and New Delhi district officials to investigate the motive and determine legal action.