Madras HC dismisses petitions by advocates challenging misconduct proceedings
The Madras High Court dismissed petitions by advocates challenging misconduct proceedings initiated by a magistrate in Madurai over alleged courtroom disruptions. Justice L Victoria Gowri emphasized the court's inherent powers to protect judicial institutions and maintain discipline between the Bar and the Bench. The court held that the advocates could present their defense before the magistrate and that the allegations, if proven, could constitute an offence against judicial authority.
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Madras HC dismisses petitions by advocates challenging misconduct proceedingsThe Madras high court said that when something disrupts or undermines proceedings, the law gives courts “immediate powers to protect the institution”Published on: May 01, 2026 2:57 PM ISTBy Ayesha ArvindShare viaCopy link The Madras high court has dismissed petitions by a group of advocates seeking to quash proceedings initiated against them by a magistrate in Madurai for alleged misconduct in court, saying the law gives courts “immediate powers to protect the institution” when something disrupts or undermines proceedings.The high court stressed the need to maintain discipline. (Shutterstock)In an April 30 order, Justice L Victoria Gowri of the high court’s Madurai bench stressed the need to maintain discipline.
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