Strength of justice delivery system lies in character of those entrusted with application of statutes: HC
The Madurai Bench of the Madras High Court emphasized that the strength of the justice delivery system lies in the character of judicial officers, not just in laws and precedents. It upheld proceedings against advocates who disrupted court proceedings, praising the Judicial Magistrate D. Lakshmi Priya for her principled conduct and commitment to judicial integrity. The court dismissed the petitions, affirming the need for both Bar and Bench to uphold institutional dignity and professional discipline.
- ▪The Madurai Bench of the Madras High Court refused to quash proceedings initiated by Judicial Magistrate D. Lakshmi Priya against advocates for disrupting court proceedings.
- ▪The court commended the Judicial Magistrate for her fearlessness, integrity, and principled firmness in upholding the dignity of the judiciary.
- ▪It stated that advocates, while entitled to be fearless, must not be intemperate, overbearing, or obstructive to justice.
- ▪The court emphasized that collective pressure by advocates on a Presiding Officer cannot be considered protected professional conduct.
- ▪Both the Bar and the Bench must adhere to constitutional and professional discipline to preserve the justice system's integrity.
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The strength of the justice delivery system does not lie merely in statutes and precedents, but in the character of those entrusted with their application, the Madurai Bench of the Madras High Court said while appreciating the conduct of a Judicial Magistrate.The court was hearing the petitions filed by a group of advocates practising before Madurai District Court seeking the quashing of the proceedings initiated against them by the Judicial Magistrate for disrupting the court proceedings.Justice L. Victoria Gowri, appreciating Judicial Magistrate V, Madurai, D.
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