In Brief
An advocate was convicted by the High Court for criminal contempt arising from undesirable conduct. On appeal, the Supreme Court upheld the conviction, emphasizing that advocates, as officers of the court, have a duty to maintain the dignity and integrity of judicial institutions. Conduct that undermines public confidence in the courts is incompatible with an advocate's special status. While affirming the conviction, the Court modified the sentence, considering the nature of the misconduct. The Court reaffirmed that the judiciary is a fundamental pillar of democracy whose integrity must be preserved.
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