Shoe ‘hurling’ attempt at CJI: Trouble mounts for Rakesh Kishore, criminal contempt action sought; lawyer writes to attorney general

A Supreme Court advocate has asked the Attorney General to start criminal contempt proceedings against lawyer Rakesh Kishore. Kishore allegedly threw his shoes at Chief Justice B R Gavai inside a courtroom. The advocate stated this act was a direct attack on the court’s dignity. Kishore’s media statements defending his actions further fueled the contempt request.