Supreme Court prefers ignoring attack against CJI with contempt it deserves; SCBA says institution cannot become ‘joke’ by letting go

Supreme Court prefers ignoring attack against CJI with contempt it deserves; SCBA says institution cannot become ‘joke’ by letting go

The Bench was hearing a plea of the Supreme Court Bar Association (SCBA) seeking contempt action against 71-year-old advocate Rakesh Kishore, who hurled an object towards the CJI on October 6 during court proceedings. File | Photo Credit: The Hindu The Supreme Court on Monday (October 27, 2025) voiced its preference to treat advocate Rakesh … Read more

Rakesh Kishore, a septuagenarian lawyer who is ‘unknown’ in legal circle and ‘invisible’ in society

Rakesh Kishore, a septuagenarian lawyer who is ‘unknown’ in legal circle and ‘invisible’ in society

Lawyers stage a protest against the suspended advocate Rakesh Kishore, who attempted to throw a shoe at CJI BR Gavai, in New Delhi on Wednesday (October 8, 2025). | Photo Credit: ANI Advocate Rakesh Kishore, 72, who threw a shoe at Chief Justice of India (CJI) B.R. Gavai earlier this week, is largely unknown in … Read more