Will Adopt Zero Tolerance Policy Towards Advocates Who Spoil Image Of Entire Profession By Their Conduct: Madras High Court
Live LawThe Madras High Court on Monday came down heavily upon a group of Advocates allegedly involved in certain unlawful activities with respect to a land grabbing case. A Single Bench of Justice N. Anand Venkatesh observed that when it comes to the conduct of advocates, there will be zero tolerance shown by the Court and it will ensure that the activities of some advocates do not spoil the image of the entire profession. "This is the third occasion, in the last one month, where the notice of this Court has been drawn to the advocates indulging themselves in criminal activities by forming part of an unlawful assembly and making attempts to grab properties," the Judge said. "When it comes to the conduct of the advocates, there will be zero tolerance shown by this Court and this Court has to ensure that the activities of some of the advocates do not spoil the image of the entire profession," the order stated.