Lawyers Protest Inside Allahabad High Court Turns Chaotic With Furniture Thrown
· India · Indian Express, Bar and Bench
Chaos erupted inside the Allahabad High Court on Wednesday during a lawyers protest that saw furniture hurled inside the courtroom of Justice Ajay Bhanot. The demonstration followed a call by the Allahabad High Court Bar Association to boycott Justice Bhanot over allegations that he mistreated a lawyer and mocked senior advocate VP Srivastava. The dispute began after an advocate objected to a police officer occupying a row in the courtroom usually reserved for lawyers. In a communication dated October 27, the Bar Association urged the Chief Justice to intervene and take action regarding the incident. The exact disciplinary measures from the Chief Justice remain pending.
Why it matters
The confrontation directly impacts judicial proceedings and courtroom decorum at the Allahabad High Court, testing relations between the legal bar and the bench in Uttar Pradesh.
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