'I Was Wrong': Justice Biren Vaishnav of Gujarat HC Apologises in Open Court for Heated Argument With Justice Mauna Bhatt

Following a tense exchange with Justice Mauna Bhatt in the Gujarat High Court, Justice Biren Vaishnav issued a public apology in open court, expressing regret for the incident that occurred on Monday, October 23, Justice Vaishnav stated, "What happened on Monday, shouldn't have happened. I was wrong. I am sorry for that. I was wrong." The apology, extended to Justice Bhatt and the advocates present, sought to acknowledge the inappropriateness of the altercation. The incident, which unfolded during a disagreement over a case, saw Justice Vaishnav expressing remorse for the heated confrontation that took place between the two judges. HC on Abortion of Minor Rape Survivor: Read Manusmriti, 14-15 Year-Old Girls Would Get Married and Deliver Child in Past, Says Gujarat High Court.

Gujarat HC Judge Apologises for Heated Exchange

Justice Biren Vaishnav of #GujaratHighCourt, who had a heated exchange with Justice Mauna Bhatt yesterday, apologises to her in open court.

"What happened on Monday, shouldn't have happened. I was wrong. I am sorry for that. I was wrong", Justice Vaishnav said. pic.twitter.com/4Hht181l0p

— Live Law (@LiveLawIndia) October 25, 2023

Justice Biren Vaishnav Regrets Argument with Justice Mauna Bhatt

#Breaking: Justice Biren Vaishnav, who had an heated exchange with Justice Mauna Bhatt and shouted her in open court, apologises to her.

"I am very sorry for whatever happened on Monday. I am sorry for that and I think that shouldn't have happened," Justice Vaishnav told… pic.twitter.com/Hwa0D0WOHn

— Bar & Bench (@barandbench) October 25, 2023

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