Bar Council Of Punjab & Haryana Issues Show Cause Notice To Chandigarh Lawyer Arrested For Posing As Judicial Officer To Flout Traffic Rules

The Bar Council of Punjab & Haryana issued a show cause notice to advocate Prakash Singh, who was arrested for allegedly impersonating a judicial officer and violating traffic rules in Chandigarh. Singh was filmed arguing with traffic police, claiming to be a Judicial Magistrate before fleeing. He faces charges under Sections 170, 186, and 419 of the Indian Penal Code. Acting under Section 35(2) of the Advocates Act, 1961, the State Bar Council initiated disciplinary proceedings, requiring Singh to respond to the notice. The disciplinary committee summoned Singh to appear in person on May 23 for a hearing on the matter.