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**Summary:**
A Supreme Court lawyer has requested the Attorney-General’s consent to initiate criminal contempt proceedings against advocate Rakesh Kishore, who allegedly threw papers at the Chief Justice of India (CJI) during court proceedings. The incident occurred on October 6th, during a mentioning for urgent listing. Advocate K.R. Subhash Chandran argues that Kishore’s actions “diminished the majesty” of the Supreme Court and that his subsequent derogatory remarks on media platforms show no remorse. The Bar Council of India has already issued an interim suspension order against Kishore. This event follows a recent controversy surrounding the CJI’s remarks about a Vishnu idol and a previous request to initiate contempt proceedings against others for inciting an attack on the CJI.
**News Article:**
**Lawyer Seeks Contempt Action Against Advocate Who Allegedly Threw Papers at Chief Justice**
**NEW DELHI, October 8, 2025** – A legal storm is brewing within India’s Supreme Court following an incident on October 6th in which advocate Rakesh Kishore allegedly flung papers at Chief Justice of India (CJI) B.R. Gavai during court proceedings. Advocate K.R. Subhash Chandran has now formally requested Attorney-General R. Venkataramani to grant consent for criminal contempt proceedings against Kishore.
In a letter dated October 8th, Chandran argued that Kishore’s actions constituted a “clear case of scandalizing and lowering of the authority of the Supreme Court,” further claiming that the alleged contemnor has shown “no remorse” for his actions. Chandran pointed to continued “derogatory and most contemptuous remarks” made by Kishore against the Supreme Court and the CJI on social media and other media platforms.
The incident unfolded during a mentioning by advocate Shivam Singh for urgent listing. While the CJI and Justice K. Vinod Chandran were momentarily startled, they quickly resumed proceedings. Kishore was subsequently escorted from the courtroom while shouting slogans, reportedly related to ‘Sanatan’.
The Bar Council of India (BCI) has already taken action, issuing an interim suspension order against Kishore, who is enrolled with the Bar Council of Delhi. The order, signed by BCI chairperson Manan Kumar Mishra, cites violations of the Advocates Act, 1961, and the Bar Council of India Rules on Standards of Professional Conduct and Etiquette.
This event occurs in the wake of a controversy surrounding CJI Gavai’s recent remarks concerning a Vishnu idol, which prompted online backlash despite the CJI clarifying his belief in all faiths. Earlier, a separate request was made to the Attorney-General to initiate contempt proceedings against a religious orator and a YouTuber for allegedly inciting an attack on the CJI. The request of Advocate Chandran now further heightens the tension surrounding this series of events. The Attorney-General’s decision on whether to grant consent for the contempt proceedings is now keenly awaited.
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