The bench said the fundamental right of speech and expression is not absolute and cannot be at the cost of the integrity and dignity of others.

It pointed out to the ill-effects of the "unregulated" nature of social media and said, "we are both product and consumer" of the content.

The top court, however, was reluctant to list the contempt case urgently, saying, "Let's see if some saleable points are still left after a week."

On October 6, in a shocking security breach, 71-year-old Kishore hurled a shoe towards the CJI in his courtroom which prompted the Bar Council of India to suspend his license with immediate effect.

The CJI, who remained unfazed during and after the unprecedented incident during the court proceedings, asked the court officials and the security personnel present inside the courtroom to “just ignore” it and to let off the errant lawyer with a warning.