Controversial lawyer Rakesh Kishore, known for throwing a shoe at former CJI BR Gavai, was reportedly attacked with slippers inside a Delhi court. The incident raises fresh concerns about courtroom security and safety.
NEW DELHI: Controversial lawyer Rakesh Kishore, who recently made headlines for hurting former Chief Justice of India BR Gavai by hurling a shoe at him, was reportedly attacked with slippers inside a Delhi court on Tuesday.
The shocking incident has raised concerns over courtroom security and safety for legal professionals.
Sources said that Rakesh Kishore, who has been in the spotlight for the shoe-throwing incident targeting former CJI BR Gavai, was assaulted by unidentified individuals inside a courtroom in Delhi. Eyewitnesses reported that the attackers used slippers to strike him.
Authorities intervened quickly, preventing the situation from escalating further. Kishore was reportedly unharmed but shaken by the attack.
Earlier, A shocking incident occurred inside the Supreme Court of India on 6th October, when advocate Rakesh Kishore attempted to throw a shoe at Former Chief Justice of India B.R. Gavai during court proceedings.
The 71-year-old lawyer, a resident of Mayur Vihar and a registered member of the Supreme Court Bar Association since 2011, removed his sports shoe and hurled it toward the Ex-CJI.
The incident took place in Court No. 1 of the Supreme Court when a 71-year-old lawyer, Rakesh Kishore, tried to hurl his shoe towards the Chief Justice while proceedings were underway.
Kishore reportedly walked close to the dais where the judges were seated, removed his shoe, and attempted to throw it.
Alert security personnel inside the courtroom immediately intervened and stopped the attack. Kishore was quickly escorted outside and prevented from causing further disturbance.
Police officials later said that the lawyer was upset with remarks made by the Former Chief Justice while hearing a plea connected to the restoration of a seven-foot-tall damaged Lord Vishnu idol in the Khajuraho Temple complex in Madhya Pradesh.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi strongly condemned the shocking incident inside the Supreme Court where EX- Chief Justice of India (CJI) B.R. Gavai faced an attempted attack.
Modi also praised the calmness and dignity with which Justice Gavai handled the situation.
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