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.
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.
CJI B.R. Gavai said he and his brother judge were shocked by Monday’s courtroom attack but stressed, “It’s a forgotten chapter, we have moved on.” The incident has sparked debate on contempt and judicial dignity.
A Supreme Court lawyer has written to the Attorney General for India seeking consent to initiate criminal contempt proceedings against Advocate Rakesh Kishore. He allegedly attempted a shoe attack on Chief Justice of India BR Gavai inside Court No.1 on October 6, 2025.
The lawyer who attempted to attack Chief Justice of India B.R. Gavai cited the recent Khajuraho Temple judgment, saying, “Almighty was asking me every night how I could rest after such an insult.” The shocking confession stunned the nation
A lawyer hurled a shoe at Chief Justice B.R. Gavai inside the Supreme Court, triggering nationwide outrage. Bar Council suspended him as Sonia Gandhi and Kapil Sibal termed it an attack on the Constitution.
