Gujarat HC Initiates Suo Motu Contempt Against Senior Advocate For VC Appearance With Beer Mug; To Reconsider Senior Status
Gujarat HC Initiates Suo Motu In an unusual and serious move, the Gujarat High Court has taken suo motu cognizance of contempt proceedings against a Senior Advocate who appeared during a virtual court hearing (VC) holding a beer mug in hand . What Happened During a recent virtual hearing, the Senior Advocate—who is a respected member of the legal fraternity—logged into the session while casually sipping from what appeared to be a beer mug . This act was caught on camera and recorded as part of the court proceedings. The incident left the judges visibly disturbed. The court viewed this behavior as an affront to the dignity and decorum of the court , even though the session was virtual. The matter was not treated as a mere slip of etiquette—it was seen as a direct challenge to the sanctity of court conduct . Why Is It Serious? While physical presence in court usually enforces formal behavior, virtual hearings rely heavily on self-discipline and respect for the j...