Contempt Case Against Rakesh Kishore
Attorney General R Venkataramani has granted consent for a contempt case against advocate Rakesh Kishore, who 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, after Supreme Court Bar Association (SCBA) President Vikas Singh mentioned the matter before a Bench of Justices Surya Kant and Joymalya Bagchi.
According to Section 15 of the Contempt of Courts Act, the Attorney General's consent is required for the Supreme Court to hear a criminal contempt of court petition filed by a private party or individual.
The SCBA had written to AG Venkataramani to grant consent for contempt action against the lawyer, and Singh urged the Court to list a criminal contempt of court case.
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Author's summary: Attorney General grants consent for contempt case.
- Key parties involved: Rakesh Kishore, R Venkataramani, Vikas Singh, Tushar Mehta
- Key events: Attempt to throw a shoe at CJI BR Gavai, consent for contempt case granted
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