Bombay High Court is hearing Adv GUNRATAN SADAVARTE's plea against initiation of disciplinary action by the Bar Council of Maharashtra and Goa for objectionable statements in the Media.
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During the previous hearing the bench of Justices Gautam Patel and Neela Gokhale took exception two one of the two complaints.
The court also granted him till today.
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The court also granted him till today.
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Justice Patel notes - The 2nd complaint against the petitioner has been dismissed.
Adv Subhash Jha for Sadavarte says that the complainant who should have been here is not here.
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Adv Subhash Jha for Sadavarte says that the complainant who should have been here is not here.
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Justice - This complaint is in parts. One is about the media, but that is indeterminative because we don't know where the bites were given. Ie. Outside the gates of the HC or inside.
J Patel says Sadavarte can face inquiry.
"We are extremely reluctant to be an overseer of the Bar Council."
"We are extremely reluctant to be an overseer of the Bar Council."
J Patel says that Sadavarte may claim there are other factors for the complaint against him but he is not alone. There are several other pending cases.
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J Patel - If this is not done within a year by Maharashtra the enquiry anyway shifts to Delhi. But that doesn't mean if there is a complaint..(it shouldn't be dealt with).
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HC to Sadavarte - The complainant is an advocate and is imprecise, you are allowed to say it is so.
HC to Sadavarte - (Prima facie) We can't interfere in the process...
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HC to Sadavarte - (Prima facie) We can't interfere in the process...
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Adv Subhash Jha - My submission is the complaint has been filed by someone who has nothing to do with this. The complainant is in Pune, I am here. It has to be thrown out on the threshold.
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Adv Subhash Jha says he would show malafides - Section 35 of the Act is regarding a lawyer and client dispute.
J Patel - A: We are not inclined to stay the proceedings.. we will not takeover that jurisdiction just because the petitioner believes it has political colour.
J Patel - A: We are not inclined to stay the proceedings.. we will not takeover that jurisdiction just because the petitioner believes it has political colour.
Justice Patel after Adv Subhash Jha seeks permission to file a separate application on technical grounds.
J Patel - That has nothing to do with this inquiry which is signed by a member of the Bar Council
J Patel - That has nothing to do with this inquiry which is signed by a member of the Bar Council
J Patel (raises his voice) - We are not going to allow you to open the canvas against the Bar Council like this.
We won't give any special treatment because the petitioner before us happens to be an advocate. That only makes the matter stricter.
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We won't give any special treatment because the petitioner before us happens to be an advocate. That only makes the matter stricter.
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HC - We are not here to hear you till you are satisfied, we are here to hear you till we are satisfied to pass and order.
We can give you the luxury of a prolonged hearing in 30 days time. (In lighter vein)
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We can give you the luxury of a prolonged hearing in 30 days time. (In lighter vein)
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HC - Or We will protect you so far as the preliminary observations are considered. But you will have to submit yourself to the enquiry.
There is no reason in administrative and judicial law to interfere in this process.
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There is no reason in administrative and judicial law to interfere in this process.
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Adv Subhash Jha - Then please issue Rule.
HC - Rule issued, expedited. We make it clear have not grant a stay.
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HC - Rule issued, expedited. We make it clear have not grant a stay.
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