'Outrageous': Lawyer Sips Beer During Virtual Hearing; Gujarat HC Begins Contempt Proceedings

'Outrageous': Lawyer sips beer during virtual hearing; Gujarat HC begins contempt proceedings

The Gujarat High Court initiated contempt proceedings against senior counsel Bhaskar Tanna after a video surfaced showing him drinking from a beer mug and talking on the phone during a virtual hearing. The court deemed Tanna's behavior "outrageous and glaring," emphasizing the potential damage to the rule of law if such actions are ignored.

Gujarat lawyer sips from beer mug during virtual hearing, faces contempt action

The bench stated that Bhaskar Tanna's senior counsel title should be withdrawn after he was seen sipping from a beer mug and talking on the phone while virtually attending a hearing.

Gujarat Advocate Attends Virtual Hearing With Beer Mug, Faces Contempt Action

Appalled by a senior counsel sipping from a beer mug and talking on the phone while virtually attending a hearing, the Gujarat High Court initiated suo motu contempt proceedings against him for the "outrageous and glaring" conduct.