'Don't show your eyes to the judge', why did the Chief Justice get angry at the Jharkhand High Court lawyer?

News Topical, Digital Desk : Last year, a heated exchange took place between advocate Mahesh Tiwari and Justice Rajesh Kumar of the Jharkhand High Court. During the hearing, the Supreme Court reprimanded Tiwari and refused to intervene in the criminal contempt notice issued against him.

In fact, a heated exchange took place between advocate Mahesh Tiwari and Justice Rajesh Kumar on October 16. During the exchange, advocate Mahesh Tiwari urged Justice Rajesh Kumar not to cross the line. A video of this exchange went viral on social media.

Advocate Mahesh Tiwari, pointing to Judge Rajesh Kumar during a hearing, said, "I can argue my way, not the way you tell me. Please keep this in mind... don't try to insult any lawyer, I'm telling you."

High Court issued notice

Following this, the Jharkhand High Court issued a notice of criminal contempt against him. Advocate Mahesh Tiwari then approached the Supreme Court. However, he received a setback from the Supreme Court. During the hearing on Friday, the Supreme Court reprimanded him.

what did you do to me

The Supreme Court, while dismissing the petition of advocate Mahesh Tiwari, said, "He only wants an order from the Supreme Court that 'kya bigad liya mera' (you could not do anything against me)."

An unconditional apology should be made

During the hearing, Chief Justice of India Surya Kant said that if the lawyer realizes his mistake, he should apologize unconditionally to the High Court, rather than glaring at the judges. The Chief Justice also asked the High Court to take a sympathetic view of the lawyer if he apologizes.

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