Lack Courage And Under Govt. Pressure Remark: Allahabad High Court Initiates Contempt Case Against Lawyer

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.

“In Spur of the Moment, I Chose Dignity Over Drama”: Ex-CJI Gavai on Forgiving Lawyer After Shoe-Hurling Incident

Ex-CJI BR Gavai said he continued court proceedings on instinct and chose not to seek action against the lawyer who attempted to hurl a shoe at him inside the Supreme Court. He stressed that calmness and respect for judicial decorum guided his decision despite the act being termed contempt.