India, Oct. 9 -- The Supreme Court Bar Association (SCBA) has terminated the temporary membership of advocate Rakesh Kishore with immediate effect, and he has been barred from practicing in the Supreme Court.

The action follows Kishore's attempt to throw a shoe at Chief Justice of India BR Gavai inside the court premises.

A resolution by SCBA stated that Kishore, a temporary member bearing No. K-01029/RES dated 27.07.2011, "is terminated with immediate effect, and his name shall be removed from the rolls of the Association."

The resolution that was passed unanimously, added that such "reprehensible, disorderly, and intemperate behaviour" was unbecoming of an officer of the court and inconsistent with the discipline expected of members ...