The Supreme Court Today (Feb 3) took strict action after Senior Advocate Gaurav Bhatia was mistreated in Gautam Budh Nagar District Court. During the hearing, the Uttar Pradesh government revealed that Rs 82 crores have been allocated for installing CCTV cameras in district courts to improve security and transparency. The court also criticized regular lawyer strikes, improper courtroom attire, and discrimination against advocates from other regions. A fresh notice was issued to the Bar Association, and officials were warned of serious consequences if they failed to respond. The Supreme Court Bar Association has strongly condemned the incident, calling for accountability.
