Overview

• The Supreme Court Bar Association terminated Rakesh Kishore’s membership and canceled his proximity access, following the Bar Council of India’s suspension.
• Chief Justice BR Gavai said the episode is “a forgotten chapter,” while Justice Ujjal Bhuyan called the act an affront to the institution and the Solicitor General termed it unpardonable.
• Bengaluru police registered a zero FIR against Kishore under BNS sections 132 and 133 after a complaint by the All India Advocates Association president, with transfer to the appropriate jurisdiction expected.
• Punjab Police lodged multiple FIRs targeting over 100 social media handles for casteist and hateful posts against the CJI, citing content intended to provoke violence and erode respect for a constitutional office.
• Delhi Police detained and later released Kishore after the Supreme Court Registrar declined action, as petitions seeking the Attorney General’s consent for criminal contempt proceed; investigators noted his protest linked to remarks in a Khajuraho idol case and a note invoking Sanatan Dharma was recovered.