Gujarat HC fines litigant Rs 50,000 for smoking during virtual hearing
Gujarat HC fines litigant Rs 50,000 for smoking during virtual hearing
The Gujarat High Court fined a litigant Rs 50,000 for contempt of court by smoking during a virtual hearing. The court found the act deliberate and disrespectful, undermining the judiciary's dignity. Despite the litigant's claim of a personality disorder, he admitted guilt and was penalized.
The Gujarat High Court fined a litigant Rs 50,000 for contempt of court by smoking during a virtual hearing. The court found the act deliberate and disrespectful, undermining the judiciary's dignity. Despite the litigant's claim of a personality disorder, he admitted guilt and was penalized.