VISHVJEET AND OTHERS versus STATE OF UTTAR PRADESH AND ANOTHER

Case summary from SCR

Issue for Consideration Matter pertained to acts of hooliganism by the Barabanki Bar Members by attacking advocate representing petitioners in toll plaza case. Headnotes† Constitution of India – Article 32 – Conduct of law professionals – Acts of hooliganism – for toll collection duty at the Toll Plaza on Lucknow-Sultanpur Highway, in District Barabanki, Uttar Pradesh – Advocate-complainant allegedly refused to pay requisite toll charges while passing through the toll plaza, and a verbal spat and scuffle ensued between the advocate and the staff