NEW DELHI: The Supreme Court Bar Association has terminated with immediate effect the temporary membership of advocate Rakesh Kishore (71), who tried to attack Chief Justice of India BR Gavai with his shoe on Monday, holding him guilty of “grave misconduct.”
A resolution by SCBA stated that Kishore, a temporary member bearing No. K-01029/RES dated 27.07.2011, “is terminated with immediate effect, and his name shall be removed from the rolls of the Association.”
The resolution that was passed unanimously, added that such “reprehensible, disorderly, and intemperate behaviour” was unbecoming of an officer of the court and inconsistent with the discipline expected of members of the Bar.
It further added that Kishore’s SCBA membership card, if issued, “stands cancelled and forfeited forthwith,” and that a communication will be sent to the Secretary-General of the Supreme Court to cancel his proximity access card immediately.
that criminal contempt proceedings are being considered against the 71-year-old lawyer. A letter has been sent to the Attorney General seeking permission to initiate legal action.
The Bar Council of India has also suspended Rakesh Kishore.
Kishore, who has maintained he has no political affiliations or criminal record, told news agency ANI that he acted out of “emotional pain” over what he described as repeated judicial interference in Hindu religious matters. He expressed no regret for his actions.
