Madras High Court Dismisses PIL to Limit Number of Advocates with VIP Litigant

The Madras High Court dismissed a Public Interest Litigation (PIL) seeking to limit the number of advocates representing a VIP litigant. The petitioner argued that the presence of multiple advocates for a single litigant could intimidate the opposing party and disrupt court proceedings. However, the court found no merit in the petition, stating that litigants have the right to choose their legal representation, and the number of advocates should not be arbitrarily restricted. The ruling reinforces the principle of legal autonomy and the right of individuals to select their counsel, ensuring that the judicial process remains fair and unbiased.