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.