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Karnataka High Court convicts advocate for misbehaviour inside courtroom in drunken state

The court said Pankaj Kaushik disrupted hearings twice and showed no remorse, imposing one day of simple imprisonment and a Rs 2,000 fine.

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Karnataka High Court convicts advocate for courtroom misconduct while drunk, sentencing him to one day in jail and a fine.

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Indian ExpressIndian Express
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Why Karnataka High Court sentenced an advocate to 1-day imprisonment

The incident dates back to 2022 when advocate Pankaj Kaushik allegedly interrupted arguments in court and insisted that his case be heard.

·Noida, India
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Times of IndiaTimes of India
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Karnataka advocate gets 1-day jail for shouting at judge

Karnataka High Court convicts Karwar advocate Pankaj Kaushik for contempt over shouting at a judge; sentenced to 1-day jail and Rs 2,000 fine.

·India
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Karnataka High Court convicts advocate for misbehaviour inside courtroom in drunken state

Karnataka High Court convicts advocate for courtroom misconduct while drunk, sentencing him to one day in jail and a fine.

·Chennai, India
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The Hindu broke the news in Chennai, India on Wednesday, September 16, 2026.
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