Delhi High Court called it “highly deplorable” that a lawyer raised his voice and tried to overawe a trial judge after being denied an adjournment. The Court said “a judge is a judge” at every level and warned that such disrespect cannot be tolerated.
The Bar Council of Kerala has issued a show cause notice to lawyer Mohammed Fayiz for including a High Court judge’s official vehicle in his enrollment video, labeling it as misconduct under the Advocates Act, 1961. Fayiz has 15 days to respond to avoid disciplinary action, facing potential legal consequences.
The Allahabad High Court sentenced lawyer Ashok Pande to six months in prison for contempt due to improper courtroom attire and misbehavior towards judges. He faces a Rs. 2,000 fine and a month’s additional jail time if unpaid. Pande was advised to respond to a notice regarding potential barring from practice by May 1.
The Delhi High Court uncovered a lawyer’s forgery of a bail order, prompting a judicial uproar. Justice Swarana Kanta Sharma initiated a case against the breach of legal trust, directing a police complaint. The Court is implementing stringent verification processes to ensure the authenticity of judicial documents, aiming to uphold integrity and trust in the judicial system.
