Archive · 3 Jul 2025
Gujarat Lawyer Apologizes for Beer at Virtual Hearing
A lawyer named Bhaskar Tanna was seen in a video appearing to drink from a beer mug during an online court session.
The court started a case against him.
Tanna said the video was taken while he was waiting his turn.
Tanna apologized to the judge, Justice Bhatt, who accepted the apology, which settled the matter.
Senior Advocate Bhaskar Tanna apologized to the Gujarat High Court judge.
A video showed Tanna allegedly drinking from a beer mug during a virtual court proceeding on June 26.
The court initiated suo motu contempt proceedings.
Tanna stated the video was taken while he waited for his turn.
Justice Sandeep Bhatt accepted Tanna's apology.
- Who
- Senior Advocate Bhaskar Tanna and Justice Sandeep Bhatt
- What
- Senior Advocate Bhaskar Tanna apologized after a video showed him drinking from a beer mug during a virtual court hearing.
- When
- June 26th, during a virtual court proceeding.
- Where
- Gujarat High Court
- Why
- Tanna apologized after the court initiated contempt proceedings.
Court's Initial Response
Lawyer's Response
Contempt Proceedings
Court's Initial Response
Court initiated suo motu contempt proceedings against the Senior Advocate.
Lawyer's Response
The lawyer's view is not presented in the provided document.
- Event
- Virtual Court Hearing
- Location
- Gujarat
- Involved
- Bhaskar Tanna, Senior Advocate
- Court
- Gujarat High Court
- Judge
- Justice Sandeep Bhatt
- Outcome
- Apology Accepted
Sources
Guj HC initiates contempt action against senior advocate for attending virtual hearing with beer mug
Gujarat Advocate Attends Virtual Hearing With Beer Mug, Faces Contempt Action
Gujarat Lawyer Sips Beer During Virtual Hearing, Faces Contempt Action; Video Goes Viral, Watch!
‘Feel sorry, absolutely sorry…’: Senior Advocate apologises to Gujarat HC judge after video shows him drinking beer during virtual proceedings
