New Delhi [India], October 6 (ANI): The Bar Council of India ( BCI ) on Monday ordered the immediate suspension from practice of Delhi-based advocate Rakesh Kishore after prima facie material indicated that he allegedly removed his sports shoes and attempted to hurl them towards the Chief Justice of India during proceedings in Court No 1 of the Supreme Court at about 11:35 am.

The interim order signed by Manan Kumar Mishra, Senior Advocate and Chairman, BCI invokes the Advocates Act, 1961 and Chapter II (Part VI) of the Bar Council of India Rules, specifically Section I, Rules 1, 2 and 3, which require advocates to maintain dignity and self-respect in court, show respect to the judiciary, and refrain from improper means that may influence proceedings.

With immediate effect, the BC

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