Attorney General grants consent for contempt case against Rakesh Kishore who tried to throw shoe at CJI BR Gavai

Contempt Case Against Rakesh Kishore

Attorney General R Venkataramani has granted consent to initiate a criminal contempt of court action against advocate Rakesh Kishore.

Kishore attempted to throw a shoe at Chief Justice of India (CJI) BR Gavai on October 6.

As per Section 15 of the Contempt of Courts Act, the Attorney General's consent is required for a private party to file a criminal contempt petition.

No comment from Rakesh Kishore or CJI BR Gavai has been reported.

Author's summary: Attorney General grants consent for contempt case.

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