Senior SC lawyer Rajeev Dhavan quits practice, cites 'humiliation' in court

December 11, 2017 23:51

Senior Supreme Court advocate Rajeev Dhavan today called it quits after what he described as a "humiliating end" to the sensational Delhi government-Centre dispute case.

In a letter addressed to Chief Justice of India Dipak Misra, the 74-year-old lawyer said he had decided to give up court practice.

"After the humiliating end to the Delhi case, I have decided to give up court practice. You are entitled to take back the senior gown conferred on me, though I would like to keep it for memory and the services rendered," read the letter.

When contacted, Dhavan refused to speak on the issue.

The surprise announcement comes days after the apex court reserved its verdict on the Delhi-Centre case, i.e whether the Lieutenant Governor or the Delhi government enjoys supremacy in the administration of the national capital.

On December 6, just before the conclusion of the hearing in the case, heated exchanges were witnessed between the Chief Justice and Dhavan.

The senior lawyer was appearing for the Delhi government in the case besides their lead counsel Gopal Subramanium.

In the Delhi-Centre dispute hearing, Dhavan had made some submissions which were not appreciated by the bench.

"Come what may, shouting in the courtroom will not be tolerated at any cost," the CJI had observed.

Besides the Delhi-Centre case, Dhavan has represented a number of high-profile cases like the Babri-Ram Janmabhoomi dispute, SEBI-Sahara, Rohingya refugees among others. -- PTI

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