India, Oct. 28 -- By Gaurav Arora

Prayagraj (Uttar Pradesh) [India], October 28 (ANI): The Allahabad High Court on Wednesday took serious note of an incident in which advocates raised slogans inside the court premises, disrupted court proceedings and obstructed the judicial process.

Terming the conduct contemptuous, the court directed the Registrar (Protocol) to immediately examine CCTV footage from cameras installed outside the courtroom and identify the lawyers involved in the disturbance. The Registrar has been directed to submit a report.

The court clarified that after identification, the matter would be referred to the Uttar Pradesh Bar Council for disciplinary action against the advocates. Contempt proceedings may also be initiat...