Bar Council of India Suspends Advocate for Shoe Attack on Chief Justice Gavai: Immediate Legal Consequences

Oct 06, 2025 09:55 pm CST

The Bar Council of India has immediately suspended advocate Rakesh Kishore following his attempt to throw shoes at Chief Justice BR Gavai in the Supreme Court. The unprecedented disciplinary action bars Kishore from all legal practice across Indian courts and tribunals, requiring him to surrender all professional credentials pending a formal hearing within 15 days.