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Statement about Shri Vishnu behind shoe-attack on Chief Justice

  • Advocate Rakesh Kishore explains his act of trying to throw a shoe at Chief Justice Gavai

  • Says he has no regret over his action

New Delhi — During a Supreme Court hearing on 6th October, 71-year-old advocate Rakesh Kishore attempted to throw a shoe at Chief Justice Bhushan Gavai. Police questioned him for three hours but released him without filing any charges. In an interview with news agency ANI (Asian News International), Kishore defended his action, saying, ‘I was hurt by the Chief Justice’s remark about Shri Vishnu. That was my reaction. I was not under the influence of any substance. I have no regret for what happened, and I fear no one’.

While hearing a petition demanding the replacement of a broken idol of Shri Vishnu at the Vaman Temple in Khajuraho, Chief Justice Gavai had dismissed the plea, reportedly telling the petitioner, ‘Go and ask to God Himself’. This statement drew widespread criticism against him.

Advocate Rakesh Kishore’s statements in the interview

Chief Justice gives favourable decisions in cases involving other religions

On 16th September, during the Vaman Temple hearing, the Chief Justice told the petitioner, ‘Go and pray to the idol; tell the Deity to restore its head on its own’. These words hurt me deeply. We have seen the same Chief Justice deliver major favourable judgements when cases involving other religions arise. For example, in Haldwani (Uttarakhand), a particular community (Muslims) had occupied railway land. When eviction was attempted, the Supreme Court stayed it — and that stay continues even today.

Supreme Court discriminates when passing verdicts regarding matters related to Sanatan Dharma

When BJP’s former spokesperson Nupur Sharma was accused of insulting Prophet Muhammad and her case reached the Supreme Court, the court said, ‘You have vitiated the atmosphere’. But when it comes to Hindu practices — be it Jallikattu (the traditional bull-taming sport in Tamil Nadu) or setting limits on Dahi Handi height — the Court’s rulings have often caused great disappointment. The Supreme Court should not act this way. If it doesn’t wish to grant relief, fine — but at least don’t mock the petitioner. In the idol-related case, the Court told the petitioner to ‘meditate before the temple idol’ and then dismissed the petition. That is injustice, and it saddened me deeply.

I belong to no group and oppose violence

I oppose violence; but one must also ask — why would a non-violent person, with no criminal record and no affiliation to any group, feel compelled to act like this ? It’s something to reflect upon. I am well educated — I hold an M.Sc., Ph.D., and LL.B., and I’m a gold medalist.

 A Divine force compelled me

After the Vaman Temple verdict on 16th September, I could not sleep. Some Divine force kept waking me and saying, ‘What are you doing ? The nation is burning, and you are asleep ?’ That’s why I had to act.

On the issue of bulldozers against illegal encroachments

A person holding a constitutional office like the Chief Justice should understand the true meaning of ‘My Lord’ and maintain its dignity. If you cannot offer someone charity, at least don’t break their bowl. Don’t insult them so deeply. Abroad, in countries like Mauritius, the Chief Justice says, ‘A country cannot be run by bulldozers’. My question to him and his supporters is – are the people against whom bulldozers are used not those who have encroached upon Government property ? They have built mansions and hotels on that land. Yogi Adityanath’s Government is acting against them — is that wrong ?

Chief Justice is no longer Dalit after converting to Buddhism

Protests arose claiming that an attack on the Chief Justice was an attack on a Dalit. To this, Kishore said, ‘My name is Dr Rakesh Kishore. Can anyone tell my caste ? I could be Dalit myself. People are using this issue to gain sympathy by calling the Chief Justice Dalit. He is not Dalit anymore. He was originally a Sanatani Hindu and a Dalit Hindu but later converted to Buddhism. If he feels that by converting, he left Hinduism, then how can he still be Dalit ? This is a matter of mindset. Those calling him Dalit want to destabilise the Government and enslave the country again — that’s their political agenda’.

I will not apologise because it was Divine will

‘I feel no regret and will not apologise. I did nothing wrong. You question me — but I did only what God willed me to do. If God wants me imprisoned or executed, that is His will, and it shall be fulfilled’.

Kishore’s license revoked

The Supreme Court Bar Association has revoked Advocate Rakesh Kishore’s license to practice law. He had been registered since 2011. The Bar Council of India has also immediately suspended him, barring him from practicing law anywhere during the suspension period. A show-cause notice will be issued within 15 days.

Prime Minister Modi’s condemnation

Prime Minister Narendra Modi condemned the shoe-attack incident in a post on X, stating, ‘The attack on Chief Justice earlier today in the Supreme Court premises has angered every Indian. There is no place for such reprehensible acts in our society. It is utterly condemnable. I appreciated the calm displayed by Justice Gavai in the face of such a situation. It highlights his commitment to values of justice and strengthening the spirit of our Constitution’.

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