An attorney disrupted proceedings at the Supreme Court on Monday by throwing a shoe toward Chief Justice BR Gavai before security personnel detained him. The Bar Council of India suspended lawyer Rakesh Kishore for conduct that violated professional standards and court dignity. The shoe failed to reach the bench, but Kishore shouted slogans about religious insults before his arrest.
Chief Justice Gavai continued the hearing without interruption and instructed the registry to refrain from taking action against the man. The incident followed social media backlash over remarks the chief justice made about a petition seeking reconstruction of a beheaded statue of Lord Vishnu in Khajuraho. Senior advocate Indira Jaising called for an investigation and condemned what she termed a casteist attack on the court.
Solicitor General Tushar Mehta and advocate Kapil Sibal noted that social media often amplifies reactions beyond proportion. Security agencies questioned Kishore about his motives after discovering he used a proximity card issued to lawyers and clerks.
Chief Justice Gavai continued the hearing without interruption and instructed the registry to refrain from taking action against the man. The incident followed social media backlash over remarks the chief justice made about a petition seeking reconstruction of a beheaded statue of Lord Vishnu in Khajuraho. Senior advocate Indira Jaising called for an investigation and condemned what she termed a casteist attack on the court.
Solicitor General Tushar Mehta and advocate Kapil Sibal noted that social media often amplifies reactions beyond proportion. Security agencies questioned Kishore about his motives after discovering he used a proximity card issued to lawyers and clerks.
