Advocate Rakesh Kishore has been suspended by the Bar Council of India (BCI) following an incident where he attempted to throw a shoe at Chief Justice of India (CJI) B.R. Gavai during a Supreme Court hearing. The suspension was ordered on Monday, shortly after the incident occurred in Court No. 1 around 11:35 am.

Kishore, reportedly in his 70s, expressed his frustration over the CJI's recent comments regarding a Hindu deity idol in the Khajuraho temples. During the court proceedings, he approached the dais, removed his shoe, and attempted to hurl it at the CJI, shouting, "Sanatan dharma ka apmaan nahi sahenge (Will not tolerate any insult to Sanatan dharma or Hinduism)." Despite the disruption, CJI Gavai remained composed and urged the hearing to continue, stating, "Don’t get distracted by all this... These things do not affect me."

The BCI's interim suspension prohibits Kishore from practicing law in any court or tribunal across India. The order, signed by BCI Chairman Manan Kumar Mishra, cites violations of the Advocates Act, which mandates that lawyers maintain dignity and respect in court. The BCI has also instructed the Bar Council of Delhi to update Kishore's status and notify all relevant courts and tribunals.

Following the incident, Kishore was questioned by police for approximately three hours. However, no formal charges were filed against him as the Supreme Court office did not pursue any action. Kishore's shoe and documents were returned to him after the questioning.

The BCI has indicated that disciplinary proceedings will follow, and Kishore will receive a show cause notice to explain why the suspension should not be extended. The council emphasized that respect for the court and judicial decorum is essential in legal practice, and any conduct that undermines this will be addressed accordingly.