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.
The Supreme Court heard a contempt petition filed by the SCBA against Rakesh Kishore for allegedly throwing a shoe at CJI B.R. Gavai. Justice Surya Kant said, “We are expecting some suggestions to prevent these incidents.”
The Supreme Court will hear on October 27 the contempt case against advocate Rakesh Kishore, who threw a shoe at Chief Justice B R Gavai during a court session earlier this month. The incident has raised questions about courtroom decorum.
In the shoe-hurling incident targeting CJI B.R. Gavai, the Supreme Court said it is “not against free speech, but not at the cost of others’ dignity,” warning that unregulated social media is turning into a dangerous, money-spinning venture.
Bengaluru Cybercrime Police have filed a case against five users for posting derogatory remarks against CJI B R Gavai after a Delhi lawyer’s shoe-throwing incident in court. The accused face charges under BNS Section 352 for provoking breach of peace.
Delhi Police issues an internal advisory warning of potential shoe-throwing or ink-splashing incidents at public events, indicating risk of another attack on VVIPs. Security at Supreme Court and for CJI Gavai has been strengthened with enhanced vigilance protocols.
Union Minister Ramdas Athawale has demanded strict action under the SC/ST Act against the 71-year-old man who tried to throw a shoe at Chief Justice of India Bhushan Gavai. The minister said the attack was caste-motivated, as Gavai belongs to the Dalit community.
Today, On 9th October, The Supreme Court Bar Association (SCBA) has revoked advocate Rakesh Kishore’s membership following his attempt to throw a shoe at Chief Justice of India B.R. Gavai. The act was called a “direct assault on judicial independence.”
Right-wing YouTuber Ajeet Bharti faces FIR in Punjab for allegedly posting casteist and hateful content targeting Chief Justice BR Gavai. Police claim his remarks aimed to incite violence and spread hostility against the judiciary, triggering nationwide outrage.
Lawyer Rakesh Kishore, who attempted to attack CJI B.R. Gavai with a shoe, revealed his Dalit identity and declared he will begin a hunger strike at Khajuraho’s Vishnu temple. He said, “If God calls me again, I will do it again.”
