Crime & Law · India
Karnataka HC Orders Advocate to Plant Saplings for Court Misconduct
The High Court of Karnataka has directed an advocate to plant 1,000 fruit-bearing saplings as a unique punishment for misbehaving before a sessions court judge. This directive comes in lieu of facing criminal proceedings for the misconduct, which occurred in Gangavati, Koppal district. The court's decision aims to serve as a disciplinary measure and a form of restorative justice.
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- Left (1): The Hindu
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