US EditionAttack on CJI BR Gavai: Criminal Contempt Proceedings Sought Against Advocate Rakesh Kishore for Trying to Hurl Shoe
Rakesh Kishore protested perceived disrespect by Chief Justice BR Gavai towards a religious plea, leading to his suspension by the Bar Council and brief police custody.
- Inside the Supreme Court in New Delhi, 71-year-old lawyer Rakesh Kishore allegedly tried to hurl a shoe at Chief Justice of India BR Gavai on Monday, October 6, 2025, but security quickly detained him as the shoe missed.
- Chief Justice of India BR Gavai's remarks about a PIL on restoring a Lord Vishnu idol provoked the lawyer's protest after he told the petitioner to `go and ask the deity himself to do something`.
- Claiming divine motive, Kishore said he had no regrets, repeatedly stating `God made me do it`, and shouted `Sanatan ka apman nahi sahenge` as posts from purported X handle @RakeshKishore_l went viral shortly.
- Delhi Police briefly detained Rakesh Kishore but released him after the Supreme Court registry declined to press charges, while the Bar Council of India suspended his licence for breaching professional conduct.
- The incident has provoked national reactions, from Prime Minister Narendra Modi's condemnation to praise from Bhaskar Rao, former Bengaluru police commissioner and BJP leader, while Asaduddin Owaisi, AIMIM chief, accused police of double standards amid caste and ideological tensions.
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Attack on CJI BR Gavai: Criminal contempt proceedings sought against Advocate Rakesh Kishore for trying to hurl shoe
A Supreme Court lawyer requested the Attorney General's consent to initiate contempt proceedings against Advocate Rakesh Kishore, who attempted to throw a shoe at Chief Justice BR Gavai. The incident has drawn widespread condemnation from political leaders.
'No regrets', says suspended advocate for hurling shoe at CJI Gavai
Suspended advocate Rakesh Kishore, who allegedly hurled a shoe at the Chief Justice of India (CJI) BR Gavai inside the Supreme Court on Monday, has now defended his act, saying he has “no regrets.” Kishore stated that CJI’s statements against the “bulldozer raj” were wrong.“The CJI should remember that holding such a high constitutional position requires understanding the true meaning of ‘Milord’ and maintaining its dignity. You cannot go to Mau…
Lawyer Who Threw Shoe At Chief Justice Has No Regrets, Makes Bizarre Claims
A day after he made national headlines by throwing a shoe at the Chief Justice of India, BR Gavai, inside the Supreme Court, advocate Rajesh Kishore said he does not regret what he did and accused the Chief Justice of mocking Sanatan Dharma.
BJP Leader and Bengaluru’s Former Top Cop Hails CJI Shoe Attacker’s ‘Courage’ - Clarion India
The lawyer has drawn strong criticism from the legal fraternity and political leaders particularly since CJI Gavai belongs to the Dalit community BENGALURU — A senior BJP leader and former Bengaluru police commissioner Bhaskar Rao has triggered outrage after he publicly praised the “courage” of the man who hurled a shoe at Chief Justice of India (CJI) BR Gavai inside the Supreme Court on October 6. Rakesh Kishore, a 71-year-old advocate allegedl…
AIMIM chief Asaduddin Owaisi has launched a scathing attack on Prime Minister Narendra Modi and his government over the alleged attempted attack on the Chief Justice of India (CJI). Owaisi accused the government of religious bias and failing to take strict action against the accused in the attack on CJI BR Gavai by lawyer Rakesh Kishore. Owaisi, the Lok Sabha MP from Hyderabad, said, "If his (the lawyer who attempted to throw his shoe) name wasn…
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