Today, On 9th July, During a court session, lawyer Ashok Pandey clashed with judges over imposed costs and faced warnings of contempt. The Chief Justice of India cautioned him against making allegations and granted him time to pay the fine. The incident raised discussions about legal professional conduct and courtroom decorum in the legal community.
The Allahabad High Court heard a PIL seeking Rahul Gandhi’s Lok Sabha membership cancellation. Advocate Pandey, representing the petitioner, argued that Rahul Gandhi is ineligible due to alleged British citizenship. The court questioned Pandey’s submission of the required deposit, based on his frequent PIL filings for publicity. The judge also objected to the presence of other petitioners and reporters in the courtroom.
