Advocate misbehaving and intimidating Judicial Magistrate during judicial proceedings - Guilty of contempt

Delhi High Court Discharges Advocate from Contempt Proceedings. Advocate's Unconditional Apology for Misconduct Accepted by Court

The Delhi High Court, on October 9, 2025, discharged advocate Haresh Singh from contempt proceedings after accepting his unconditional apology for misbehaving and intimidating a Judicial Magistrate during a court session. The bench, comprising Justices Vivek Chaudhary and Manoj Jain, took cognizance of a complaint filed by Ms. Astha Sharma, Judicial Magistrate at Dwarka Courts, alleging that Singh had used derogatory and threatening language during judicial proceedings on March 3, 2025.

Upon receipt of the complaint on March 6, 2025, the court initiated criminal contempt proceedings against Singh. Throughout these proceedings, Singh submitted an affidavit expressing his unconditional apology and sought forgiveness from the court. He was directed to personally appear before the Judicial Magistrate and tender a written apology for his conduct.

The court received a report dated September 20, 2025, confirming that Singh appeared before Ms. Sharma on September 18, 2025, and submitted his written apology. The report was duly recorded, and Singh reiterated his apology in court, assuring that he would maintain decorum and dignity in future court appearances.

The High Court, satisfied with Singh's apology and assurances, decided to accept the apology and discharged him from the contempt proceedings, effectively closing the case.

Bottom Line:

Criminal Contempt - Advocate misbehaving and intimidating Judicial Magistrate during judicial proceedings - Contempt proceedings initiated - Advocate tendering unconditional apology to Judicial Magistrate and Court - Apology accepted and contemnor discharged from contempt proceedings.

Statutory provision(s): Contempt of Courts Act, 1971 Section 14

Court On Its Own Motion v. Haresh Singh, Advocate, (Delhi)(DB) : Law Finder Doc id # 2798574