BCI seeks CJI's intervention over Andhra Pradesh High Court judge's conduct with young lawyer
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The Bar Council of India (BCI) on Wednesday wrote to Chief Justice of India (CJI) Surya Kant seeking his intervention after an Andhra Pradesh High Court judge threatened to send a young advocate to police custody for 24 hours during a hearing.In a letter dated May 6, BCI Chairman Manan Kumar Mishra raised concerns regarding the conduct of Justice Tarlada Rajasekhar Rao. Referring to a video of the proceedings that has circulated widely, the Council said that the episode raises questions about ju