The Madras High Court had in March last year refused to transfer the trial against the accused, former AIADMK Deputy Secretary, from Nagercoil to Tirunelveli.
This led to the appeal before the apex court.
The incident in question stemmed from a monetary dispute and took place in September 2021.
As per the complainant, the accused stalked him in his car and then beat him with weapons in a secluded place.
The Padmanabhapuram Bar Association later passed a resolution stating that none of its members would appear for the accused.
The High Court, however, did not find this as violating the right to fair trial, the plea by Samuel before the apex court said.
“The action of the Bar Association has not been subject to any sanction by the Principal District Jugde, Nagercoil … no disciplinary action … has been initiated by the State Bar Council of Tamil Nadu. The said Bar Association continues to act with impunity,” the petition stressed.
Source: Barandbench
