Supreme Court Declines Contempt Action in Shoe-Hurling Incident
The Supreme Court refused to initiate criminal contempt proceedings against 71-year-old lawyer Rakesh Kishore in connection with the shoe-hurling incident.
The court stated that prosecuting Kishore would give him undue attention and further glorify the incident.
The incident occurred on October 6, when Kishore attempted to hurl a shoe at Chief Justice B R Gavai, triggered by the CJI's remarks on a plea to restore a Lord Vishnu idol.
The Supreme Court also considered issuing guidelines to curb the publication and glorification of such incidents on social media.
The court's decision aims to prevent the glorification of the incident and avoid giving undue attention to the perpetrator.
Author's summary: Court refuses contempt action against lawyer.