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During the virtual hearing in the Gujarat High Court, a video of a senior advocate’s beer drinking has surfaced. Taking notice of the case, the High Court on Monday started contempt proceedings against the lawyer.
The video is from 26 June. In this, Senior Advocate Bhaskar Tanna is seen drinking beer from Mug in front of Justice Sandeep Bhatt. A bench of Justice AS Suphiya and Justice RT Vachani described his conduct as derogatory.
During the contempt proceedings, Tanna should not appear in front of the bench, the court also ordered it. The court said that the order placed before the Chief Justice of the High Court. If they allow it, it will also be sent to other benches. The bench has directed Tanna to issue notice.
The court said- Tanna’s indecent acts may deepen. If the action that hurts the dignity of the High Court is ignored, then it will be dangerous for the rule of law. By doing this the institute will collapse. Court said- need to reconsider on the status of Senior Advocate The court said in its order that such activities affect the new lawyer as they take senior lawyers as role models and guides.
Tanna’s behavior defiles the privilege of the senior advocate given to him. He needs to reconsider the designation of senior lawyers given to him.
The court has directed the registry to prepare the report and present the video and keep the video safe. The case will be heard after two weeks.