In a dramatic turn of events, the Bar Council of India (BCI) has suspended Advocate Rakesh Kishore from legal practice with immediate effect after he attempted to hurl a shoe at Chief Justice of India (CJI) BR Gavai during a Supreme Court session. The incident, which unfolded in Courtroom No. 1, has sparked widespread condemnation across the legal fraternity.
đź“ś Case Background: Advocate Suspended by BCI for Contemptuous Conduct
Kishore reportedly shouted “Sanatan ka apmaan nahi sahega” (“We will not tolerate the insult of Sanatan Dharma”) before being restrained by security personnel. The act was allegedly triggered by CJI Gavai’s remarks in a previous hearing related to the restoration of a Lord Vishnu idol in Khajuraho.
🧑‍⚖️ Legal Fallout: BCI Suspension and Judicial Response
“Don’t get distracted by all this. We are not distracted. These things do not affect me.” — CJI BR Gavai
- The BCI’s interim order bars Kishore from appearing, acting, pleading, or practising before any court, tribunal, or authority in India
- A show-cause notice has been issued, demanding an explanation within 15 days
- The Bar Council of Delhi has been directed to update Kishore’s status and notify all judicial bodies
- Formal proceedings under the Advocates Act are expected to follow
🔍 Reactions from Legal Bodies
- The Supreme Court Bar Association (SCBA) and Supreme Court Advocates-on-Record Association (SCAORA) condemned the incident
- Both bodies called it a “direct assault on the independence and dignity of the judiciary”
- The Delhi Police questioned Kishore for several hours before releasing him
