Madras HC dismisses petitions by advocates challenging misconduct proceedings

The Madras high court has dismissed petitions by a group of advocates seeking to quash proceedings initiated against them for alleged misconduct in court. The court said the law gives it immediate powers to protect the institution when something disrupts or undermines proceedings. The high court stressed the need to maintain discipline and refused to interfere with the proceedings, agreeing with the magistrate that the matter required judicial determination to address institutional damage.