‘Divine power told me to do this, no regrets, ready to…’, says lawyer who threw shoes at CJI BR Gavai
In the Supreme Court, 72-year-old lawyer Rakesh Kishore tried to throw a shoe at Chief Justice BR Gavai. He said he had no remorse for his actions and was willing to go to jail.
Supreme Court lawyer Rakesh Kishore attempted to throw a shoe at Chief Justice of India(BHARAT) (CJI) BR Gavai in Court No. 1 on Monday. Kishore (72) stated that he had no regrets for his actions and was willing to go to jail and claimed that a ‘divine power’ inspired him to do so. The incident occurred while the CJI was hearing a petition regarding the restoration of a broken idol of Lord Vishnu in a temple in Khajuraho.
Advocate Rakesh Kishore attempted to throw a shoe at Chief Justice BR Gavai in the Supreme Court on Monday. The accused lawyer, Rakesh Kishore, stated that he had no regrets for his actions and was willing to go to jail. He also clarified that he is not affiliated with any political party. Kishore said, “It would have been better if I were in jail. My family is very unhappy with my actions. They cannot understand.”
What is the whole matter?
The incident occurred at around 11:35 a.m. on Monday in Court No. 1. The teenager allegedly took off his shoe and tried to throw it at the CJI. Security personnel immediately apprehended him and escorted him out. When court officials asked for directions, CJI Gavai reportedly told them to “just ignore” him and ordered the teenager to leave with a warning.
Police officials confirmed that the juvenile had valid identification documents for court entry, including a Bar Council of India(BHARAT) card and a temporary membership card of the Supreme Court Bar Association (SCBA). These identification cards allowed him to enter the courtroom. Following the incident, the Bar Council of India(BHARAT) has suspended the juvenile’s membership.
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