India, Oct. 7 -- The Punjab and Haryana High Court (HC) recently criticised lawyers who use mobile phones in the middle of hearings to search for answers online to judicial queries. While hearing a case, Justice Sanjay Vashisth took serious exception to a counsel repeatedly resorting to using his phone to look up information instead of having the necessary material ready beforehand.
The Judge observed that this is a growing habit and disrupting proceedings, reflecting poor preparation ny the lawyers. He warned the Bar Association to remind its members that such behaviour could lead to stricter measures in the future. The judge ordered that a copy of the order be sent once again to the President and Secretary of the Bar Association so that ...