Delhi HC Discharges Lawyer in Contempt Case Over Misconduct Towards Woman Judge

The Delhi High Court has discharged an advocate from contempt proceedings after accepting his unconditional apology for allegedly misbehaving with a woman Judicial Officer and intimidating her with derogatory and threatening language during Court proceedings.

A Division Bench of the High Court observed that the advocate had expressed genuine remorse and assured the Bench that such behaviour would not recur. “He assures that he would always maintain the decorum and dignity of the Court and would not repeat such act in future,” the order recorded.

The proceedings originated from a complaint received earlier this year from a Judicial Magistrate posted at Dwarka Courts in South-West Delhi. The Magistrate reported that the advocate had allegedly used offensive and intimidating language in her courtroom during the course of judicial proceedings. The High Court, taking note of the seriousness of the allegations, treated the complaint as a case of criminal contempt and initiated proceedings against the advocate.

During the course of the case, the advocate filed an affidavit tendering an unconditional apology for his conduct and sought forgiveness from the Court. He was directed to appear before the concerned Magistrate and submit a written apology to her as well.

The Magistrate, in a subsequent report to the High Court, confirmed that the advocate had appeared before her and offered a written apology for his behaviour. The report was taken on record by the Bench, which also noted that the advocate reiterated his apology before the Court and undertook to maintain the highest standards of professional conduct.

Accepting the apology, the Bench observed that the advocate had shown “sincere regret and contrition” and therefore did not warrant further punitive action. “In view of the above, this Court, while accepting the abovesaid unconditional apology, discharges the respondent–contemnor from the contempt proceedings,” the Judges said in their order dated October 9.

The Bench further recorded the assurance that the advocate would exercise caution in the future and maintain courtroom decorum.

With this, the Court closed the contempt proceedings.

Case Title: Court on its own motion vs Haresh Singh, Advocate

Bench: Justices Vivek Chaudhary and Justice Manoj Jain

Date: 9 October 2025