Supreme Court of India · 2019-03-12
NATIONAL LAWYERS CAMPAIGN FOR JUDICIAL TRANSPARENCY AND REFORMS vs UNION OF INDIA
- Citation / case number
- SC 2018/46198
- Court
- Supreme Court of India
- Petitioner
- NATIONAL LAWYERS CAMPAIGN FOR JUDICIAL TRANSPARENCY AND REFORMS
- Respondent
- UNION OF INDIA
- Author
- HON'BLE MR. JUSTICE ROHINTON FALI NARIMAN
- Bench
- HON'BLE MR. JUSTICE VINEET SARAN HON'BLE MR. JUSTICE ROHINTON FALI NARIMAN
Judgment text excerpt
The Supreme Court addressed allegations made by the petitioner regarding the designation of Senior Advocates, asserting that such designations are improperly influenced by personal relationships. The court found the petitioner's comments to be an attempt to intimidate and embarrass the judiciary, emphasizing the importance of maintaining respect for the court's authority. The court reiterated that contempt proceedings can be initiated against lawyers for statements that undermine the judicial process.