Supreme Court Bar Association expels lawyer Rakesh Kishore who hurled shoe at CJI BR Gavai: 'Can't enter...'

The Supreme Court Bar Association has expelled the lawyer Rakesh Kishore, who threw a stone at Chief Justice of India BR Gavai. The Bar has cancelled his entry card and barred him from entering the court. The Bar Association issued a suspension notice in which it said, "Such reprehensible, disorderly, and intemperate behaviour is utterly unbecoming of an officer of the court and constitutes a serious breach of professional ethics, decorum, and the dignity of the Supreme Court."

CJI BR Gavai shoe-hurling incident: Rakesh Kishore expelled from SCBA

The Bar Association further added that the incident "amounts to a direct assault on judicial independence, the sanctity of courtroom proceedings," in the suspension notice.

Earlier, Rakesh Kishore's license was suspended by the Bar Council of India, calling his act "a blot on the legal fraternity". The BCI has debarred Kishore from appearing, acting, pleading or practising before any court, tribunal or authority in India. The order also declares that any identity card, proximity pass or access permission issued by any court or Bar Association shall remain inoperative during the suspension. 

CJI BR Gavai shoe-hurling incident

In a shocking incident on October 6, 2025, the 71-year-old senior advocate  Rakesh Kishore attempted to throw a shoe at the CJI BR Gavai during working hours at the Supreme Court. He was immediately detained by the security personnel and escorted out. While he was being taken away, Kishore shouted, “India will not tolerate the insult of Sanatan Dharma.” The incident came almost a month after the Chief Justice was widely criticised over his controversial "go and ask the deity itself" remarks while hearing a plea linked to the restoration of a damaged Vishnu idol in Madhya Pradesh.

Following the incident, Kishore was handed over to the Delhi Police, who questioned him for three hours before releasing him. Meanwhile, the All India Lawyers Union (AILU) in Delhi protested at the Supreme Court premises on Tuesday, demanding strict action against the accused.