Updated on: Nov 27, 2025 12:00 pm IST Earlier in October, Advocate Rakesh Kishore attempted to hurl a shoe at the CJI BR Gavai, after which he decided not to pursue any action against the lawyer. Former Chief Justice of India BR Gavai recently opened up about his experiences after the shoe-throwing attempt at him, made last month. He said that his decision not to pursue action against the lawyer stemmed from his upbringing and personal values. Responding to the criticism of the working of the Supreme Court collegium, Gavai strongly defended its functioning.(PTI File) In an interview with ANI, former CJI BR Gavai said, “Maybe it is a result of my upbringing… I didn’t even know it was related to some alleged utterances or observations made by me in court.” Gavai also added that he felt he should proceed with the matter and that it was a decision “taken in the spur of the moment,” he said. Earlier, on October 6, Advocate Rakesh Kishore attempted to hurl a shoe at the CJI, who was …