Lawyer Who Threw Shoe at Chief Justice Stands by Action, Claims Divine Order.
A day after advocate Rajesh Kishore made national headlines by throwing a shoe at Chief Justice of India BR Gavai inside the Supreme Court, he said he does not regret his action, claiming it was “God’s will.”
“I did not do it; God did. The Chief Justice mocked Sanatan Dharma. This was the Almighty’s order,” Kishore said. The incident followed sharp criticism of the Chief Justice on social media for a remark regarding Lord Vishnu. Refusing a public interest litigation seeking judicial intervention to reconstruct a 7-foot beheaded Vishnu idol in Khajuraho, the Chief Justice reportedly said:
“Go and ask the deity himself to do something.”
The comment sparked outrage among devotees, though the Chief Justice later clarified: “Someone told me my comments were portrayed on social media in a certain manner. I respect all religions.” During the hearing, the elderly lawyer threw a shoe, which landed in front of the bench. The Chief Justice remained unfazed, telling the court:
“I am the last person to be affected by such things. Please continue.”
Kishore was immediately taken into custody for questioning. While the Chief Justice requested the registry not to take action against him, the Bar Council of India (BCI) suspended Kishore. “The Bar Council has crossed all limits. They suspended me without referring the matter to a disciplinary committee or hearing me,” Kishore said.
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