Who is Rakesh Kishore, the lawyer who tried to hurl shoe at CJI BR Gawai in Supreme Court, he is known to be…
Rakesh Kishore is an advocate who recently made headlines for allegedly attempting to throw a shoe at Chief Justice of India (CJI) B.R. Gavai in the Supreme Court on October 6, 2025.
New Delhi: In an unfortunate incident, a lawyer tried to throw a shoe at Chief Justice BR Gavai on Monday during a court proceeding in Supreme Court. The Lawyer has been identified as Rakesh Kishore by the Delhi Police. As per the Bar and Bench report, the incidient took place when the CJI Gavai was hearing mentioning of cases by lawyers. The lawyer reportedly went near the dais and attempted to remove his shoe and throw it at the judge. However, security personnel present in court intervened and escorted the lawyer out.
The report stated that while walking out, the lawyer was heard saying, “sanatan ka apman nahi sahenge.”
The CJI remained unfazed and asked the lawyers present in court to continue with their arguments. “Don’t get distracted by all this. We are not distracted. These things do not affect me,” he said as quoted by the Bar and Bench report. As per the India(BHARAT)n Express report quoting Delhi police, the advocate was unhappy with the CJI’s remarks during a recent hearing of a plea seeking restoration of a Lord Vishnu idol in the Khajuraho Temple complex in Madhya Pradesh.
Who is Rakesh Kishore?
Rakesh Kishore is an advocate who recently made headlines for allegedly attempting to throw a shoe at Chief Justice of India(BHARAT) (CJI) B.R. Gavai in the Supreme Court on October 6, 2025.
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