Alleging humiliation, senior advocate Rajeev Dhavan on Monday wrote to Chief Justice of India Dipak Misra that henceforth he will not practice in the court, days after the CJI took exception to the conduct of some senior lawyers.
Chief Justice Misra had last week voiced strong objection to the conduct of certain senior counsel raising their voices during hearing at the conclusion of Delhi government's plea and also the Ayodhya matter.
In the brief letter that was delivered to the office of the Chief Justice on Monday, Dhavan said: "After the humiliating end in the Delhi case, I have decided to give up court practice."
Dhavan in his letter also told the Chief Justice: "You are entitled to take back the Senior Gown conferred on me, though I would like to keep it for memory and service rendered."
IBN News 18 reported that Dhavan, was one of the senior lawyers appearing in the case on behalf of the Delhi government, when he had a heated argument before a bench headed by the CJI.
While the CJI wanted Dhavan to not argue the points already raised by another counsel from his side and rather give written submissions, Dhavan insisted on making oral arguments. Certain unsavoury comments were also made during the proceedings, the channel reported
Justice Misra had lashed out at the conduct of the senior lawyers, calling their demeanour "atrocious". The CJI added he would be constrained to take action if the lawyers' body didn't take notice.
Justice Misra went on to state "such lawyers" don't deserve their designation as senior advocates and the gown, the channel said
Dhavan has chosen to convey the reasons behind his decision to the CJI though it is not required under the Supreme Court rules to inform the CJI or any other judge if a senior counsel opts to quit practice, News 18 said.
With IANS inputs.
