Lawyer Receives Six-Month Sentence After Labeling Judges ‘Goondas’ in Heated Courtroom Exchange
Lucknow, India – A legal professional in Uttar Pradesh caused a courtroom disruption that escalated into a highly contentious event, culminating in a six-month jail sentence for denouncing judges as “goondas,” a colloquial term for thugs. The incident, which unfolded in a local court, highlighted ongoing tensions between judiciary etiquette and expression freedoms within India’s courtroom proceedings. The drama in the courtroom commenced when the lawyer, already in the midst of legal proceedings, appeared with his shirt unbuttoned. This attire sparked disapproval from the presiding judge, who remarked on what was deemed inappropriate courtroom attire. … Read more