In Brief
An advocate was convicted by the High Court of criminal contempt for intimidating and threatening a Civil Judge on two occasions, and sentenced to two months imprisonment plus a fine. On appeal, the Supreme Court upheld the conviction but set aside the imprisonment sentence due to the appellant's advanced age. The Court upheld the fine and the direction barring him from appearing in courts in District Etah until he purges contempt. It also imposed automatic suspension of enrollment under the Advocates Act for two years and an additional five-year suspension of his license as a disciplinary measure. The judgment emphasizes that courts have inherent power to regulate advocates' court appearance and maintain judicial dignity, distinct from Bar Councils' disciplinary powers.
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