Contempt Case Against Rakesh Kishore
Attorney General R Venkataramani has granted consent to initiate 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.
- The consent was revealed by Solicitor General Tushar Mehta.
- The Supreme Court Bar Association (SCBA) had written to AG Venkataramani to grant consent for contempt action.
As per Section 15 of the Contempt of Courts Act, the consent of Attorney General (AG) is required before the Supreme Court can hear a criminal contempt of court petition filed by a private party or individual.
SCBA President Vikas Singh urged the Court to list a criminal contempt of court case.
Author's summary: Attorney General grants consent for contempt case.