Judgment

BHAGWATI, C.J.I. :- This is a rather unusual appeal in two respects. In the first place, it is preferred by the Advocate-General of Bihar, the highest Law Officer in the State and leader of the Bar by virtue of his official position and secondly, it is not directed against any order of the High Court with a view to its reversal or modification but it merely seeks expunction of certain remarks made by the High Court against the appellant, it arises out of an unfortunate incident which happened in the court of Mr. Justice S. K. Jha and which in our opinion, could have been avoided with a little tact and understanding. We do not propose to enquire as to who was at fault in this regrettable incident - whether the learned Judge or the appellant- since any finding reached by us as a result of such enquiry would either affect the dignity of the judicial institution or the position and prestige of the high office of Advocate General.. We would like to avoid either consequence because the dignity of the judicial institution which alone can ensure the confidence and respect of the people is as much dear to us as the position of prestige occupied by the office of Advocate-General of a