Supreme Court Reviews Controversial Custody Order by Andhra Pradesh High Court Judge
SC takes cognisance of resolution about HC judge sending advocate to custody
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The Supreme Court of India is set to hear a case involving an Andhra Pradesh High Court judge who sent a young advocate to judicial custody for a procedural error. The Supreme Court Bar Association and the Bar Council of India have expressed serious concerns about the incident, urging for a review of the judge's conduct.
- 01Supreme Court takes notice of a High Court judge's actions regarding a young advocate.
- 02The incident occurred during court proceedings on May 5, 2026.
- 03The Supreme Court Bar Association has called for a review of the judge's conduct.
- 04The Bar Council of India has also requested intervention from the Chief Justice.
- 05The case is scheduled for a hearing on May 15, 2026.
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On May 8, 2026, the Supreme Court of India acknowledged a representation from the Supreme Court Bar Association (SCBA) regarding an incident involving an Andhra Pradesh High Court judge, Justice Tarlada Rajasekhar Rao. The judge reportedly ordered a young advocate to be taken into judicial custody for one day due to a procedural lapse during court proceedings on May 5. The SCBA expressed its shock and concern in a resolution passed on May 6, emphasizing that judicial authority should be exercised with patience rather than instilling fear in young advocates. The Bar Council of India (BCI) also sought the Chief Justice's urgent intervention, highlighting that the advocate had pleaded for mercy, citing physical pain, but the judge remained unresponsive. The Supreme Court has tentatively scheduled a hearing for this case on May 15, 2026.
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The incident raises concerns about judicial conduct and the treatment of young lawyers in the legal system.
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