At the SCBA event, a poem written by Vijayalakshmi Venkataramani for the wife of Chief Justice Gavai was also read aloud, prompting the CJI to remark that the couple (AG & his wife) were “made for each other”.
The CJI, visibly annoyed by the repeated requests for postponement, remarked: “We have accommodated him for so much time. We have accommodated him twice. This is not fair to the Court.”
If approved, Justice Kant will become the 53rd Chief Justice of India (CJI) and assume office upon Justice Gavai’s demitting charge on November 23.
The highest court also gave nod to consider issuing guidelines curbing the publication and glorification of such incidents on social media.
“This cannot go unaddressed. The person has shown no remorse. Consent from the Attorney General has already been obtained. Social media has gone berserk,” Singh said, urging an immediate hearing.
The Committee said that given the “gravity of such misconduct, … continuation of Rakesh Kishore as a temporary member of the SCBA would be wholly inconsistent with the dignity and discipline expected of the members of this Association.”
In a statement, the CPI(M) Polit Bureau expressed shock and outrage over the incident, which took place in an open courtroom.
The incident occurred today during a court proceeding when Rakesh Kishore, a resident of Mayur Vihar in Delhi, removed his sports shoes and attempted to throw them towards the bench presided over by CJI Gavai.
Yadav asserted that the PDA community, representing the oppressed and marginalized sections, will no longer tolerate such humiliation and disrespect. “The generosity and good nature of the PDA community have allowed such people to get away with their behavior for 5,000 years, but not anymore,” he said.
A lawyer attempted to throw a shoe at CJI Gavai during a Supreme Court hearing, sparking widespread outrage.
