Rule. By consent heard forthwith.

1. This petition has been filed by the accused who is facing trial under section 499/500 I.P.C and is directed against the orders of the Learned J.M.F.C disallowing three questions as irrelevant. When grammatically corrected, they are as follows:-

1. Is it not true that amongst the constitutional functionaries of State of Goa as well as the Executives of the State Government you are the highest paid Officer of the Government, per month?

2. Can you name any officer of the Government of Goa by designation who draws a sum equivalent to the average monthly remuneration paid to you?

3. Is it true that the Bombay High Court at Goa on various occasions expressed concern as to your conduct and performance as the Advocate General?

2. The complainant is the Advocate General of the State of Goa and the accused is practicing Advocate, and though both ought to have been at the Bar and appearing for their clients, they have chosen, either by choice or compulsion to be in the witness box and the dock, respectively.

3. The complainant claims that he s in legal practice from August, 1987 and became Advocate General from 11.02.05 to 5.3.05 and again from