MP High Court Pulls Up Lawyer for "Senior Advocate" Bail Allegation

The Madhya Pradesh High Court recently cautioned an advocate for alleging that bail is primarily granted to clients represented by Senior Advocates. 

The Court took strong objection to the claim, noting it prima facie appeared contemptuous and derogatory to the Court's dignity. The lawyer argued that denying his client relief under the Essential Commodities Act due to his "junior" status was inappropriate.

However, when asked to produce evidence of such biased orders, the counsel admitted he had none and tendered an unconditional apology.

While the Court accepted the apology and refrained from contempt proceedings, it warned the lawyer to remain circumspect and respect judicial sanctity.

[Jagdish Varkade v. State of Madhya Pradesh]