AOR Misconduct Case | Supreme Court Rules in Favour of Lawyers After Split Verdict: “Majesty of Law Lies Not in Punishing But Forgiving”

Today, On 23rd July, In a misconduct case involving AoR P Soma Sundaram and another lawyer, the Supreme Court ruled in their favour after a split verdict. The Court observed, “Majesty of law lies not in punishing but forgiving.”

Supreme Court Questions Absence of Advocate-on-Record, Asks for Travel Proof

The Supreme Court expressed concerns about the absence of Advocate-on-Record P. Soma Sundaram during a hearing, as he was unreachable in a remote Tamil Nadu village. The Court ordered him to appear in person by April 1, 2025, with travel proof, after failed attempts for virtual attendance due to connectivity issues.