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Rakesh Kishore, the 71-year-old lawyer who attempted to throw a shoe at CJI B.R. Gavai, was attacked with a slipper in court. During the incident, he shouted ‘Jai Sanatan,’ sparking debate and viral social media discussion.
The attack and the video go viral on social media.
New Delhi: A shocking video recently surfaced from the Karkardooma Court complex. In it, the lawyer, Rakesh Kishore, who had previously made headlines for allegedly throwing a shoe at the then Chief Justice of India (CJI), B.R. Gavai, is attacked with a slipper by another lawyer.
The video shows Rakesh Kishore shouting "Victory to Sanatan Dharma" during the incident. The attack was sudden, and people nearby intervened to stop it.
Lawyer Rakesh Kishor, who threw a shoe at former CJI B. R. Gavai, beaten with slippers in court. pic.twitter.com/pJTtpst2HG
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Rakesh Kishore is 71 years old, and on October 6th of this year, he attempted to throw a shoe at the then CJI B.R. Gavai during a hearing in the Supreme Court. His lawyer's license was suspended immediately after this incident.
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The Chief Justice instructed court officials and security personnel to "overlook" the matter and let Rakesh Kishore off with just a warning.
As court security personnel were escorting Rakesh Kishore out, he was heard shouting, "We will not tolerate the insult to Sanatan Dharma." The video shows him attempting to retaliate, but the attack was sudden and unexpected.
Lawyers and others present intervened and brought the situation under control.
Rakesh Kishore later claimed that his anger stemmed from the CJI's remarks during a hearing on a petition requesting the restoration of a Lord Vishnu idol at the Khajuraho temple complex in Madhya Pradesh.
He stated that the remarks made in court were tantamount to an insult to Sanatan Dharma, and that is why he took such action.
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This incident not only highlights the issues of security and decorum in court premises but also demonstrates how religious sentiments and judicial remarks can lead to tension and violence.
Rakesh Kishore's actions and the subsequent attack on him have sparked widespread discussion on social media.
