Delhi Police Release Lawyer Who Attacked CJI BR Gavai After Supreme Court Declines to Press Charges

Delhi Police released advocate Rakesh Kishore after the Supreme Court declined to press charges for his attempt to throw a shoe at Chief Justice of India BR Gavai in open court.

The Court informed police it would not pursue action, leading to his immediate release.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Solicitor General Tushar Mehta praised CJI Gavai’s composure during the incident. The Bar Council of India condemned the act and suspended Kishore’s licence to practise.

The Supreme Court Bar Association and the Supreme Court Advocates-on-Record Association also expressed strong disapproval.