Suspended advocate Rakesh Kishore says he was assaulted by a crowd at Karkardooma Court as “revenge” for the shoe-throwing incident involving ex-CJI BR Gavai. A video from the court complex shows people surrounding and confronting him during the clash.
Explore the shocking history of courtroom attacks in India, from the 1968 knife attack on ex-CJI Mohammad Hidayatullah to the recent shoe assault on CJI B.R. Gavai, highlighting risks faced by the judiciary and breaches of court decorum.
The Delhi Judicial Service Association (DJSA) condemned recent violent attacks by lawyers on a District Judge in Ghaziabad, urging the Chief Justice of India to ensure judicial safety and independence. They emphasized the need for a respectful environment, warning that such behavior undermines public trust in the legal system and the principles of justice.
