The DHCBA had announced suspension of work to oppose the Delhi High Court's administrative decision to recommend the enhancement of the pecuniary jurisdiction of district courts in the national capital from ₹2 crore to ₹10 crore.
Nevertheless, a few lawyers were present before the High Court today.
For God's sake, when we stand on a cause, please be with us.
I cannot [stop] the proceedings of the court but I can tell you people to make a request (for adjournment)."
The senior lawyer appeared without a lawyer's gown, blazer or band.
The DHCBA had announced suspension of work to oppose the Delhi High Court's administrative decision to recommend the enhancement of the pecuniary jurisdiction of district courts in the national capital from ₹2 crore to ₹10 crore.
Nevertheless, a few lawyers were present before the High Court today.
Addressing such counsel who appeared through video conference, Senior Advocate Hariharan said,
"You think it (such administrative decisions that may affect lawyers) will not come on the criminal side also? It will come on criminal side also. For God's sake, when we stand on a cause, please be with us. I request all my members. I cannot [stop] the proceedings of the court but I can tell you people to make a request (for adjournment)."
The senior lawyer appeared without a lawyer's gown, blazer or band.
