Allahabad High Court Orders Identification Of Lawyers Over Courtroom Vandalism

A group of lawyers allegedly vandalised Justice Ajay Bhanot’s courtroom at the Allahabad High Court on Wednesday, disrupting judicial proceedings.

The protesters reportedly threw furniture and raised slogans, triggering concern across the court premises.

According to reports, the confrontation stemmed from an order directing a lawyer to be sent to jail and an allegation that a police officer forced another advocate to apologise publicly.

The developments angered members of the legal fraternity, prompting a group of lawyers to gather inside the courtroom and stage a protest.

The High Court has taken serious note of the incident and ordered steps to identify those responsible for the disruption.

Authorities will, however, examine CCTV footage to establish the identities of the lawyers allegedly involved. Those identified may face contempt of court proceedings and disciplinary action.

The matter will be referred to the Bar Council of Uttar Pradesh for necessary action once the accused have been identified.

The Allahabad High Court Bar Association has written to the Chief Justice, seeking intervention and a fair inquiry into the incident.

The association stressed the importance of protecting the dignity of the judiciary and maintaining the integrity of the justice system.

Following the disturbance, authorities tightened security across the court premises.

The incident has, however, drawn attention to courtroom discipline and the need to resolve disputes through established legal procedures.

The proposed action aims to identify those responsible and address the incident through appropriate judicial and disciplinary mechanisms.

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