While defending his attempt to assault Chief Justice of India (CJI) BR Gavai inside the Supreme Court, now-suspended advocate Rakesh Kishore justified his act by claiming that the CJI’s remarks against the “bulldozer raj” were wrong and even hinted that he might strike again.
“CJI should understand that when he is sitting on such a high constitutional post, he must know the meaning of ‘Milord’ and uphold its dignity. You go to Mauritius and say that the country will not run with a bulldozer,” Kishore, who openly espouses Hindutva politics through his statements, told ANI.
He continued, “I ask the CJI and those opposing me, is the bulldozer action by Yogi ji against those who encroached on government property wrong? I am hurt and will continue to be so.”
Kishore was referring to Justice Gavai’s speech in Mauritius on Friday, in which the CJI said, “India’s legal system operates under the rule of law, not under the rule of bulldozer.” Delivering the inaugural Sir Maurice Rault Memorial Lecture 2025, Gavai also remarked, “Just because something is legalised does not mean it is just.”
On Monday, an unprecedented incident occurred in the Supreme Court when 72-year-old lawyer Rakesh Kishore attempted to throw a shoe at Chief Justice Gavai during court proceedings. Kishore, who has declared that he felt “no guilt” for his actions, shouted, “India will not tolerate the insult of Sanatan Dharma,” before being swiftly escorted out by security personnel.
He was handed over to the Delhi Police but was later released after the Supreme Court registry declined to press any charges.
During police questioning earlier that day, Kishore showed no remorse. He even cited a recent Supreme Court judgment as justification for his failed attack on the Chief Justice.
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