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Rakesh Kishore, the advocate who attempted to hurl a shoe at Chief Justice of India BR Gavai, has had his temporary membership terminated by the Supreme Court Bar Association (SCBA) on Thursday.

The Bar Association issued a suspension notice which said, "Such reprehensible, disorderly, and intemperate behaviour is utterly unbecoming of an officer of the court and constitutes a serious breach of professional ethics, decorum, and the dignity of the Supreme Court," according to reports.

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On October 6, senior advocate Rakesh Kishore attempted to throw a shoe at Chief Justice of India BR Gavai during working hours at the Supreme Court. Security personnel immediately detained and escorted him out. As he was being taken away, Kishore shouted, “India will not tolerate the insult of Sanatan Dharma.”

A resolution passed unanimously by the Supreme Court Bar Association (SCBA) stated that Rakesh Kishore, a temporary member bearing No. K-01029/RES dated 27.07.2011, is “terminated with immediate effect,” and his name will be removed from the Association’s rolls.

The resolution condemned Kishore’s actions as “reprehensible, disorderly, and intemperate behaviour,” declaring it unbecoming of an officer of the court and incompatible with the discipline expected of Bar members.

It further noted that Kishore’s SCBA membership card, if issued, “stands cancelled and forfeited forthwith,” and added that the Secretary-General of the Supreme Court will be requested to revoke his proximity access card immediately.

Earlier, on Monday, the Bar Council of India (BCI) ordered the immediate suspension of advocate Rakesh Kishore for allegedly attempting to hurl a shoe at Chief Justice of India B.R. Gavai during court proceedings.

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In its interim suspension order, BCI Chairperson and senior advocate Manan Kumar Mishra stated that Kishore’s actions were prima facie inconsistent with the dignity of the court and clearly violated the rules of professional conduct outlined in the Advocates Act, 1961, and the Bar Council of India Rules.