Eight retired Madras High Court judges urged restraint on contempt action against Advocate Vanchinathan. They said only the CJI can act on misconduct claims under SC’s 1995 precedent.
The Delhi High Court criticized Saket Gokhale’s affidavit in his defamation case against Lakshmi Puri, directing him to withdraw it due to improper references. Gokhale, appealing a Rs 50 lakh compensation order for defamatory tweets, must submit a corrected affidavit by the next hearing on July 22, 2024.
The Bar Council of Tamil Nadu and Puducherry has suspended advocate R Balasubramanian from practicing law due to his abusive conduct towards judges. Following serious allegations, including obstructing police action and misleading clients, the suspension aims to uphold the legal profession’s dignity while disciplinary proceedings are ongoing.