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Supreme Court Bar Association Resolution of 28-10-2026 says intimidating advocates undermines the independence of the legal profession and justice.
The Court noted that no cognizable offence had occurred, no apprehension of disturbance of public peace existed, and no order under Section 126 BNSS had been obtained.
The Court directed Superintendent of Police, Unnao to conduct an inquiry into allegations in the petition and examine, preserve and produce CCTV footage of Police Station Hasanganj before the Court.
The Court held that the absence of blood and urine tests does not invalidate disciplinary proceedings and that the Drunkenness Certificate issued by the Medical Officer along with the Judicial Magistrate’s observations was sufficient to establish misconduct inside the Court hall.
“It is open to the petitioner to challenge the orders of the OHRC and of the State Information Commissioner and avail any alternate remedy available to him under the law.”
“In view of the fact that unconditional apology has been tendered by the Contemnor, which seems to be heartfelt, we accept the same and direct the closure of the proceedings.”
“The Magistrate undeniably is vested with the powers to accept the charge sheet as it is or independently apply his mind to the facts emerging from the investigation and take cognizance of the case, as he deems fit.”
“Facts emerged in investigation not only indicate lack of sensitivity but dereliction of duty on part of accused, and act and omissions of accused violate the provisions of law and rules.”
“The then SP Datia has no regards for the law of land, and he is in habit of functioning as a Police Officer according to his own whims and wishes, thereby giving a complete go-by to the law of the land.”