Excelsior Correspondent
JAMMU, May 2: The J&K High Court Bar Association (Regd), Jammu (J&K HCBAJ) has expelled Advocate Umesh Sharma from its primary membership with immediate effect over alleged repeated misconduct and objectionable behaviour towards members of the legal fraternity.
In a statement, the Association said the advocate had been posting derogatory, unverified and objectionable remarks on social media platforms, particularly WhatsApp groups of lawyers, targeting members and office bearers of the Bar Association.
It said he had also used derogatory language against young as well as senior lawyers on several occasions, affecting the dignity and mutual respect within the legal fraternity.
The Association said the member was repeatedly advised to improve his conduct and stop circulating such messages, but he failed to do so despite several warnings.
Keeping in view the continued “misconduct”, the Association resolved to expel him to preserve dignity, unity and professional ethics of the Bar. It also reiterated its commitment to maintaining discipline, mutual respect and sanctity of the legal profession.
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