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Delhi High Court Denounces Shoe-Throw Bid at CJI, Directs PIL Petitioner Toward Supreme Court

Attention now turns to possible Supreme Court guidelines, including a john doe order to curb circulation of the videos.

Kishore, a suspended advocate, suddenly approached the dais during court proceedings before the CJI’s bench and attempted to remove his shoe before being restrained by security personnel.

Overview

  • The Delhi High Court said the incident had hurt the institution and insisted that appropriate measures are required to protect the judiciary’s dignity.
  • The bench asked petitioner Tejasvi Mohan to seek intervention in proceedings already pending before the Supreme Court and kept the PIL pending for December 4.
  • Appearing for the Centre, ASG Chetan Sharma flagged that the Supreme Court may consider broader safeguards and a potential john doe injunction addressing video dissemination.
  • The Supreme Court adjourned the SCBA’s contempt petition and invited concrete suggestions for preventive guidelines, with the bench led by Justices Surya Kant and Joymalya Bagchi to consult the Attorney General on the next date.
  • Earlier steps included the Attorney General’s consent for criminal contempt against advocate Rakesh Kishore, the Bar Council’s suspension of his licence, and the SCBA’s revocation of his temporary access after the October 6 attempt.