Delhi High Court Discharges Lawyer In Contempt Case
The Delhi High Court has discharged a lawyer in a criminal contempt case for misbehaving with a woman judge and intimidating her by using derogatory and threatening language.
A division bench comprising Justice Vivek Chaudhary and Justice Manoj Jain accepted the unconditional apology tendered by the lawyer and discharged him from the contempt proceedings.
A complaint was received by the female judge posted as Judicial Magistrate (NI Act) in March, alleging that the lawyer misbehaved and intimidated her during the course of proceedings.
- The lawyer filed an affidavit stating his unconditional apology for his conduct and behaviour.
- The lawyer sought forgiveness and his discharge in the matter.
The Bench had then asked him to appear before the concerned woman judge and to tender his written unconditional apology to her.
Unconditional apology was accepted by the court.
Author's summary: Lawyer discharged after apologizing.