The Allahabad High Court ruled that contempt of court orders from the Central Administrative Tribunal (CAT) can only be appealed before the Supreme Court, not the High Court. This provides clarity on the appeal process, as per the Administrative Tribunals Act and the Contempt of Courts Act. The decision enhances legal consistency in such matters.
Today (28th March): The Madras High Court expressed grave concern over advocates aiding clients in forcefully acquiring properties, deeming it damaging to the legal profession’s reputation. Justice Venkatesh summoned the involved advocates, police inspector, and property purchaser to address a complaint, emphasizing the need for stricter measures to combat such conduct and asserting the court’s authority.
The Supreme Court of India upheld the conviction of a former army man turned advocate, emphasizing the need to protect judicial dignity. The advocate’s repeated misconduct and baseless allegations against the High Court judges led to a modified sentence in light of his age and health concerns. This ruling reaffirms the importance of professional conduct in legal proceedings.
