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MADRAS HIGH COURT
R. Tharani, J.
Samwell Rajendran G. v. Principal District and Sessions Judge Thoothukudi
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| 1. initiation of the appeal regarding the imposition of a fine. (Para 1 , 2) |
| 2. details surrounding the incident and context of the fine imposed. (Para 3 , 4 , 5 , 6) |
| 3. arguments about the need for a personal hearing in light of virtual trial challenges. (Para 8 , 10 , 11) |
| 4. the necessity of leniency and refund of the imposed fine. (Para 23) |
1. This appeal has been filed to set aside the order passed in M.C.No. 1 of 2020 dated 09.06.2020 on the file of learned Principal District and Sessions Judge, Thoothukudi.
2. The facts of the case in brief is as follows:
On 08.06.2020, while the learned Principal District and Sessions Judge was hearing bail applications through whatsapp video call at about 11.45 a.m., advocate Mr.Samwell Rajendran appeared on behalf of advocate Mr.Raja for representing the case in Cr.M.P. Nos.1615 of 2020 and 1616 of 2020, when he was representing the Court, all of sudden, uttered unparliamentary words and the same was witnessed by learned Public Prosecutor, Stenographer, Protocol Officer and System Analyst. The learned Principal District Judge, Thoothukudi issued a show - cause notice under S.228 of IPC r/w. S.345 of Cr.P.C., through email and the
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