Rain Check? Gujarat High Court Advocates Seek Early End To Proceedings Amid Waterlogging Concerns

Shortly after the post-lunch session resumed, an advocate informed the Chief Justice that continuous rain had blocked access around the court premises and requested the Bench to conclude proceedings early.

"On account of the incessant rain, our access has been blocked. We may not be able to leave the High Court premises, My Lord," the advocate submitted.

"You can't leave the High Court premises? Nothing like that," Justice Agarwal responded.

As another advocate pointed out that it was raining heavily, the Chief Justice quipped, "Enjoy".

The advocates thereafter requested the Court to rise early, stating that they had "no option but to leave" before the area became waterlogged. They also requested the Chief Justice to communicate with other Benches regarding the situation.

Justice Agarwal responded that such a request concerning other Benches should come through the Bar Association.

"He (the Bar President) has to make a request. I mean, to other judges I can convey only when there is a request from the Bar. For me, there is no problem," she observed.

Justice Agarwal ended the exchange on a light-hearted note, remarking, "I was telling them if you can't leave the premises now, it's better that you argue your case."

When an advocate apologised for the interruption, the Chief Justice responded, "No problem, I understand the difficulty."