The Allahabad High Court dropped criminal contempt proceedings against an advocate after he tendered an unconditional apology for his remarks in open court. The Court accepted his apology, noting his remorse and assurance that such conduct would not be repeated.
The Allahabad High Court referred a contempt matter to the Chief Justice after a lawyer shouted in court, accusing the judge. Justice Santosh Rai termed the conduct scandalous, dignity and directed the Registry to seek orders for contempt proceedings.
