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The Times of India
The Times of India
National
Abhinav Garg | TNN

Contempt notice to lawyer, Delhi HC says can’t vilify judges

NEW DELHI: Vilification of judges can affect the administration of justice as it becomes a form of public mischief, Delhi High Court has said, slapping a showcause notice of contempt against a criminal lawyer.

The court acted after it found that the advocate levelled allegations against a judge of district court and the high court without basis and in disregard of the interests of his client, a rape survivor.

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