Lawyers abstaining from work to condole death will be contempt of court: Allahabad High Court

The Allahabad High Court held that lawyers abstaining from work to condole the death of a colleague constitutes contempt of court. The court criticized the widespread practice of lawyers boycotting court proceedings to express solidarity with bereaved families, noting that it hampers the judicial process and delays justice. The court emphasized that while expressing condolences is important, it should not come at the expense of litigants' rights and the smooth functioning of the judiciary. The judgment underscores the need for a balance between professional duties and personal expressions of sympathy.