The Delhi High Court upheld a commercial court order striking off a written statement after an advocate casually said “De denge” while ignoring cost payment directions. The Court called the excuse flimsy and stressed strict compliance with timelines under the Commercial Courts Act.
Advocate Harish Chandra Shukla faces contempt charges for accusing a judge of bias during a murder case bail hearing. The Allahabad High Court deemed his allegations serious misconduct and initiated criminal contempt proceedings against him. The case will be investigated further, with Justice Siddharth recusing himself from it.
A Delhi court has referred lawyer Anil Kumar Goswami to the Delhi High Court and Bar Council for his unprofessional conduct during a hearing related to the 2020 Northeast Delhi riots. The judge was offended by Goswami’s disrespectful remarks and lack of preparation, raising concerns about his professionalism and intentions in court.
The Bombay High Court Ordered the Bar Council to investigate a lawyer who sought an adjournment on the day an order was to be delivered. The Court observed, “Conduct of the learned Advocate totally unacceptable,” indicating potential professional misconduct and emphasizing the importance of ethical responsibility in legal proceedings.