N.G. Dastane vs Shrikant S. Shivde And Anr

The Supreme Court addressed the issue of repeated adjournments sought by advocates causing undue harassment to a witness, emphasizing that such tactics are unacceptable and detrimental to the judicial process. The Court held that the Judicial Magistrate's repeated granting of adjournments without valid reasons violated the principles of fair trial and justice. The Court directed that the witness's grievances be taken seriously and that appropriate disciplinary action be considered against the advocates for their conduct, thereby reinforcing the need for accountability in legal representation.