Supreme Court lawyer suspended for trying to throw shoe at Chief Justice Gavai

Following the attempted attack on Chief Justice of India BR Gavai on Monday morning, the Bar Council of India has suspended Advocate Rakesh Kishore’s licence with immediate effect. Kishore, who attempted to throw a shoe at Chief Justice during court proceedings, has been barred from practising in any court, tribunal, or legal authority across the country pending further disciplinary action.

A show cause notice will be issued, requiring the advocate to respond within 15 days of receiving the order, explaining why the suspension should not continue and why



further action should not be taken.

The Bar Council of Delhi has been directed to enforce the order without delay. This includes updating the advocate’s status on its official rolls and informing all courts and tribunals within its jurisdiction about the suspension.

Earlier in the day, the courtroom drama erupted in the top court as a lawyer attempted to throw a shoe at the Chief Justice of India during a hearing. “India will not tolerate the insult of Sanatan Dharma,” Rakesh Kishore screamed as he was escorted out of the courtroom.