CJI attacker remains remorseless, says he was guided by 'divine force'

Rakesh Kishore, the 72-year-old lawyer who attempted to hurl a shoe at Chief Justice of India (CJI) Bhushan R Gavai in the Supreme Court on Monday, has said he has “no remorse” for his act even as his family has strongly condemned him for it.

- Hemani Bhandari

Kishore told HT that he was “ready to face jail” and insisted he was not affiliated with any political party. “It would have been better if I was in jail. My family is very unhappy with what I did. They are unable to understand,” he said.

The incident occurred around 11.35am during proceedings in Court No. 1, when Kishore allegedly tried to remove his shoe and throw it toward the CJI. Security personnel quickly restrained him and escorted him out. When court officials sought directions, CJI Gavai reportedly told them to “just ignore” the episode, asking that Kishore be warned and let go.

Police officials confirmed that Kishore held valid entry credentials -- including a Bar Council of India card and a temporary Supreme Court Bar Association (SCBA) membership -- allowing him access to the courtroom.