Lawyer Rakesh Kishore may face criminal contempt for trying to throw shoe at CJI, AG’s approval sought
Published on: Oct. 8, 2025, 2:12 p.m. | Source: The Economic Times
An advocate has requested Attorney General R Venkataramani's consent to initiate criminal contempt proceedings against lawyer Rakesh Kishore. Kishore attempted to throw a shoe at Chief Justice of India B R Gavai inside the courtroom, shouting slogans against perceived insults to Sanatan Dharma. The Bar Council of India has suspended Kishore's bar license.
