Attorney General grants consent for contempt proceedings against adv Rakesh Kishore in shoe‑hurling incident- here’s a timeline of events

On Monday (October 6), advocate Rakesh Kishore hurled a shoe at Chief Justice of India BR Gavai during a heating inside the surpreme court.

Why did he do so?

According to Delhi Police sources, Rakesh Kishore, claimed during questioning that he was “unhappy with the CJI’s remarks” during a recent hearing of a plea seeking the restoration of a Lord Vishnu idol at the Khajuraho templecomplex in Madhya Pradesh.

What were the consequences?

The bar council ordered the suspension of 71-year-old advocate Rakesh Kishore from legal practice.

He was also barred by the BCI from appearing, pleading or practising in any court, tribunal or authority in India. A show cause notice has been issued to him to explain why the action should not be continued. The BCI also stated that disciplinary proceedings will be initiated against him.

What did Adv Rakesh Kishore say?

Advocate Rakesh Kishore claimed he was “instructed by divine powers to act during a phone call with reporters who were standing outside his house in Mayur Vihar.

Speaking to ANI, Kishore said he expressed “no regret”. “My name is Dr Rakesh Kishore. Can someone tell my caste? Maybe I am a Dalit too…,” he told ANI.

He also alleged he was hurt by the CJI’s response to a plea filed on September 16.