Allahabad HC Rules Misbehavior with Government Advocates is Contempt

The Allahabad High Court has directed the Uttar Pradesh Director General of Police to issue a circular warning officers that misbehaving with government advocates amounts to contempt of court. The order followed an incident where a Public Relations Officer allegedly harassed an additional government advocate, resulting in the officer being briefly held in court custody.

Justice Arun Kumar Singh Deshwal emphasized that advocates represent the court and must be respected while ensuring compliance with judicial orders. During the same hearing, the court rejected a bail plea filed by a rape accused and addressed negligence regarding the execution of non-bailable warrants by local police officials.

Editor's note: The brief is concise and covers the core judicial directive and the trigger incident accurately.