IF A JUDGE INSULTS AN ADVOCATE, HE IS GUILTY OF CONTEMPT

IF A JUDGE INSULTS AN ADVOCATE, HE IS GUILTY OF CONTEMPT
In this case a magistrate called an advocate, “This foolish advocate” and the magistrate was found guilty of contempt and sentenced to imprisonment. Even if a judge ill-treats a witness it amounts to contempt".
Advocates in the light of such antediluvian practice should move contempt petitions against improper behaviour of judges, instead of calling for boycott of courts. It is better to make a fair comment in writing about the contemptuous behaviour of the judges and notify the concerned judge before filing a contempt petition. If the judge apologies and makes commitment to not violate Decorum of court again, the aggrieved advocate may give him a second chance. Further, Introducing mandatory video record of all court proceedings will not only facilitate irrefutable proof in such cases but may prevent either of the sides of Bench to pick up unnecessary brawls.
A.I.R. 1949 Lahore-470