Delhi Court Drops Criminal Proceedings Against Advocate Who Misbehaved In Court To 'Ensure Harmony Between Bar And Bench'

A Delhi Court (Rohini Courts) today dropped criminal proceedings initiated by the Court on its own motion against an Advocate, who had misbehaved and argued in a "high-pitched voice" in the court.

Additional Sessions Judge Shivaji Anand dropped the proceedings after the Office Bearers of Rohini Courts Bar Association (RCBA) appeared before the Court and requested for dropping of the proceedings.

"In view of above submissions made before me and above reasons, to ensure the harmony between the Bar and Bench, the proceedings initiated vide order dated 08.09.2021 and 10.09.2021, against Sh. Suresh Tomar, Advocate are dropped," the Court ordered.

Significantly, the Court had received a file pursuant to an order of the Principal District & Sessions Judge, North District, Rohini Courts, Delhi as an application had been moved by RCBA for dropping the proceedings against the Lawyer named Suresh Tomar.

The Office Bearers of Bar also submitted before the Court that they would ensure that the dignity of the courts is maintained. It was further argued that the Advocate never had the intention to disrespect the Bench and the matter between him and the Public Prosecutor had been resolved amicably.

The Advocate himself submitted that he respects the courts and will continue to do so in the future.

Therefore, in the view of these above submissions made before the Court, the proceedings initiated vide order dated 08.09.2021 and 10.09.2021, against Suresh Tomar, Advocate were dropped.

Significantly, as per a report of PTI during a physical hearing on September 8, the lawyer Tomar kept arguing with a prosecutor in a "very high pitch" tone, alleging that he was making a mockery of him.

Despite repeated warnings by the judge, the lawyer had continued to raise his voice, impelling the judge to seek a written reply on why he misbehaved and interfered in the court proceedings even after his matter was over.

Further, on September 10, when the lawyer had refused to submit an explanation regarding his behaviour, despite being informed that his such stand may amount to an offence, the judge had directed for initiation of criminal proceedings against him.

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