Rakesh Kishore
Rakesh Kishore is a 71-year-old lawyer from Mayur Vihar, Delhi, who was recently suspended by the Bar Council of India for attempting to hurl a shoe at Chief Justice of India B R Gavai during court proceedings, an action deemed inconsistent with the dignity of the court and a violation of professional ethics.
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Lawyer Rakesh Kishore attempted to hurl his shoes at CJI BR Gavai during court proceedings.
‘In spur of the moment’: Ex-CJI Gavai reacts to no action on lawyer behind shoe hurling bid; recounts decision | India News
India· 2025-11-26
Lawyer Rakesh Kishore defends his shoe attack on CJI B R Gavai.
SC: Justice Bhuyan criticises ruling; CJI Gavai refuses to give rejoinder | India NewsIndia· 2025-11-19
Rakesh Kishore hurled a shoe at the Chief Justice of India and expressed no regret for his actions.
'Clear case of contempt but ... ': SC on action against lawyer who hurled shoe at CJI; Bar calls it 'joke on institution' | India NewsIndia· 2025-10-27
Rakesh Kishore attempted to hurl a shoe at CJI B R Gavai as a protest against alleged remarks on a decapitated idol.
AG okays contempt plea for shoe throw bid, SC reluctant | India NewsIndia· 2025-10-16
Lawyer Rakesh Kishore defends his shoe attack on CJI BR Gavai.
Shoe-throwing bid at CJI: AG gives nod for contempt plea; curb on social media posts sought | India NewsIndia· 2025-10-16
Lawyer Rakesh Kishore shouted in court and attempted to hurl a shoe at Chief Justice Gavai.
What happened when a lawyer threw a shoe at the CJI in 1999?India· 2025-10-12
Advocate Rakesh Kishore allegedly attempted to hurl a shoe towards CJI Gavai during a hearing.
'Very shocked ': CJI BR Gavai breaks silence on shoe attack; calls it a 'forgotten chapter' | India NewsIndia· 2025-10-09
Rakesh Kishore is the advocate who allegedly attempted to hurl a shoe at CJI BR Gavai during a hearing.
CJI Gavai attack: FIRs filed over casteist remarks online; over 100 social media accounts under lens | India NewsIndia· 2025-10-08Rakesh Kishore attempted to throw a shoe at CJI BR Gavai during a court session.
'What if it had been Asad?' Owaisi hits out at BJP over shoe hurled at CJI Gavai; asks why no case has been filed | India NewsIndia· 2025-10-08
Rakesh Kishore allegedly attempted to throw a shoe at CJI B R Gavai during court proceedings.
Shoe hurled at CJI: Attacker says acted on God's will; Gavai's mother issues 'anarchy' warning | India NewsIndia· 2025-10-07
Rakesh Kishore expressed that he didn't regret trying to hurl a shoe at CJI Gavai in court.
'No regrets': Lawyer who tried to hurl shoe at CJI Gavai in court reacts; shares why he did it | India NewsIndia· 2025-10-07Advocate Rakesh Kishore attempted to hurl a shoe at Chief Justice BR Gavai during court proceedings.
'Angered every Indian': PM Modi slams attack on CJI Gavai; applauds top Justice's calm | India NewsIndia· 2025-10-06Rakesh Kishore threw a shoe at Chief Justice BR Gavai in protest against remarks made about Hinduism.
Shoe thrown at India's top judge in religious row
United Kingdom· 2025-10-06
Rakesh Kishore was suspended for attempting to hurl a shoe at the Chief Justice of India during court proceedings.
‘Inconsistent with dignity’: BCI suspends lawyer for hurling shoe at CJI Gavai; disciplinary proceedings to follow | India NewsIndia· 2025-10-06
