Chief Justice of India Surya Kant and Justice Joymalya Bagchi lambasted a lawyer who had been “pursuing” a senior advocate designation, warning that the status is conferred, not chased. In a sharply worded exchange, the bench compared some unemployed youngsters to “cockroaches” who later become media, social media and RTI activists, alleging they then “attack the system.” The court also flagged doubts about degree genuineness, with a possible CBI check. The lawyer apologized and withdrew.
The Bar Council of India has written to the Chief Justice of India demanding immediate administrative action after an Andhra Pradesh High Court judge allegedly sent a young advocate to 24-hour judicial custody during a hearing. The reported reason was a procedural lapse. BCI says the matter warrants intervention to address concerns about due process and judicial conduct.
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