The Andhra Pradesh High Court recently directed that an advocate be taken into police custody for 24 hours, citing “indolent” conduct during court proceedings. The direction, however, was later withdrawn following intervention by the High Court Bar Association. The incident occurred before Justice Tarlada Rajasekhar Rao during the hearing of a petition challenging the issuance … Continue reading Andhra Pradesh HC Orders Custody of Advocate Over ‘Indolent’ Conduct, Later Withdraws Direction After Bar Intervention