Today(on 5th April), The Delhi High Court has issued notices to YouTube channels and social media accounts in Gaurav Bhatia’s defamation case related to the Noida court incident. The lawsuit follows alleged misrepresentation of the incident in media coverage. The court emphasized the need to hear other parties before making any orders, scheduling a hearing for April 8.
Today(on 21st March),The Supreme Court of India has taken suo motu action after a reported incident at the Gautam Budh Nagar district court, where Senior Advocate Gaurav Bhatia and a female lawyer were allegedly mistreated during a lawyers’ strike. The court has ordered investigation and enforcement of professional conduct, emphasizing the impact of such disruptions on justice.
Senior Advocate Gaurav Bhatia, a BJP leader, was assaulted at a Noida court despite agreeing to adjourn a matter. The Supreme Court Bar Association (SCBA) condemned the aggression, expressing deep concern and calling for decisive action against the perpetrator. The SCBA emphasized maintaining ethical standards and decorum within the legal profession.