Justice N. Anand Venkatesh has summoned three advocates, an Inspector of Police and a property purchaser to the court on Thursday following a complaint that they broke upon the lock of a residential house and took forcible possession of the property.

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Madras High Court frowns upon advocates who accompany clients to take forcible possession of immovable properties 
Justice N. Anand Venkatesh says such conduct demeans the entire legal profession since lawyers are expected to perform their duty only before the courts  
March 28, 2024 06:36 am | Updated 07:25 am IST – CHENNAI

MOHAMED IMRANULLAH S.

One of the photographs produced before the Madras High Court to show the presence of police and advocates | Photo Credit: Special Arrangement

The Madras High Court has taken serious note of the practice of advocates accompanying their clients to take possession of immovable properties forcibly. It has said, such conduct demeans the entire legal profession and needs to be curbed forthwith.

Justice N. Anand Venkatesh has summoned three advocates, an Inspector of Police and a property purchaser to the court on Thursday following a complaint that they broke upon the lock of a residential house and took forcible possession of the property.

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