Madras High Court Junks PIL Seeking Limit on Number of Lawyers for VIPs

The Madras High Court dismissed a Public Interest Litigation (PIL) that sought to limit the number of lawyers representing VIPs. The petitioner argued that the presence of multiple lawyers for a single VIP litigant could intimidate the opposing party and disrupt court proceedings. However, the court found no merit in these arguments, stating that litigants have the right to choose their legal representation. The court emphasized that the number of advocates should not be arbitrarily restricted as it could infringe on the litigant's right to a fair trial. This ruling reinforces the principle of legal autonomy and the right to adequate legal representation.