Delhi High Court has expressed strong displeasure over the unusual and objectionable behavior of a lawyer during the hearing. The lawyer repeatedly said in the courtroom that 'I cry for my beloved justice system.' After saying this he walked out of the court. The High Court termed his conduct as careless and condemnable. This incident happened when Justice Manmeet Pritam Singh Arora was getting his order written in a case. Meanwhile, the lawyer repeatedly expressed his displeasure with the justice system and then left the courtroom.
Court said- It is wrong to create ruckus if you do not like the order
Expressing strong objection to the behavior of the lawyer, the High Court said that it is extremely unfortunate that the person who should respect the process of law and the justice system the most is talking about losing faith in the justice system. The court said that the lawyer was creating ruckus only because he or his client did not like the court order.
Comment on excessive involvement in the interest of the client
In the order issued on November 3, Justice Manmeet Pritam Singh Arora said that the lawyer is completely aligned with the interests of his client. He is trying to obtain orders that he or his client finds favorable to him. The court expressed apprehension that the lawyer may try to influence the client through his inappropriate behavior to justify the order passed today in the eyes of the client. Additionally, he may also instigate the client to make baseless allegations against the judge and the judicial system.
The court called the behavior irresponsible
The High Court said that these actions of the lawyer are completely irresponsible and condemnable and fall in the category of misconduct. According to the court, it is not appropriate to violate the judicial process and decorum of the court if there is disagreement with an order. Earlier during the hearing also the court had raised objections to the behavior of the lawyer. The court had said that it is the responsibility of the lawyers to respect the legal process the most. In such a situation, it is unfortunate to create a ruckus by saying that there is loss of confidence in the justice system. With serious remarks on the conduct of the lawyer, Justice Arora transferred the case to another bench.
The court also rejected the lawyer's apology
Justice Manmeet Pritam Singh Arora said that to protect the dignity of the court and the judicial system, it would be appropriate to send the matter to another bench. However, the instructions given earlier to the petitioner i.e. the landlord will remain in force. The court also refused to accept the apology sought by the lawyer. Justice Arora said that this apology was neither heartfelt nor did it appear sincere. It seemed as if the lawyer had asked for this apology only for show.
The order of the trial court was challenged
The High Court was hearing the petition of 91-year-old Arjun Dev Bhatia. He had challenged the October 23 order of the trial court, which had allowed his daughter-in-law to stay in his house in Pitampura in a domestic violence case. Earlier, the daughter-in-law was thrown out of the rented flat where she was living with her husband and two children. Arjun Dev Bhatia is the sole owner of the house located in Pitampura and lives in the same house. He had approached the High Court against the order of the trial court.
Proposal to give monthly rent of Rs 27,500 to daughter-in-law
During the hearing, the High Court asked whether Arjun Dev Bhatia was ready to pay rent of Rs 27,500 every month to his daughter-in-law, so that she could continue living in the same rented flat. The court also asked the option whether they can be provided some other place of equal standard to live. On this, Bhatia's lawyer told the court that his client is ready to pay monthly rent of Rs 27,500 to his daughter-in-law. Apart from this, he is also ready to deposit an amount equal to six months' rent as advance.
The lawyer said in the court room – I cry for my beloved justice system.
During the hearing, the lawyer repeatedly said that 'I cry for my beloved justice system.' After this he went out of the court room. Justice Manmeet Pritam Singh Arora expressed strong objection to this behaviour. In the order issued on November 3, Justice Arora said that the lawyer is completely involved with the interests of his client and is trying to obtain such orders which he or his client finds favorable to him. The court expressed apprehension that the lawyer might influence his client to justify the order passed in his eyes. Besides, he may also be instigated to make baseless allegations against the judge and the judicial system.
Instructions to deposit money in court
However, the daughter-in-law's lawyer told the court that the woman had already vacated the rented flat and handed over its keys to the landlord. He said that despite Bhatia's offer to pay the rent amount, the woman now does not want to go back to that flat. On this, Justice Arora directed Bhatia to deposit an amount equal to six months' rent in the court. Also, the woman's husband was asked to deposit the outstanding rent of the landlord in the court within two days.
Court expressed concern over change in woman's statement
The court issued a notice to the landlord and directed him to maintain the status quo regarding possession of the rented flat. Its purpose was to confirm whether the woman had indeed vacated the flat. The court noted that the woman was repeatedly changing her statement on the issue of handing over the keys to the landlord. To clarify this situation, the court directed to maintain the status quo.
Repeated his words four times, waved hands in the air
The court mentioned the lawyer's behavior in detail in its order. According to Justice Arora, while she was getting the order written, the woman's lawyer said four times that 'I cry for my beloved justice system.' The lawyer waved his hands in the air and started leaving the courtroom while the hearing was continuing. On this the court stopped the proceedings and called him back. After this the court expressed displeasure over his behaviour.
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