Overview
- Advocate R.K. Saini entered the courtroom with red adhesive tape on his lips, saying it symbolized being silenced during earlier hearings.
- The court recorded its strong displeasure, calling the display in poor taste and unbecoming, yet it withheld punitive orders in light of his long standing at the bar.
- The judges noted they had previously asked Saini to stop as his submissions had become too lengthy and repetitive to allow the other side to respond.
- The Delhi government placed a fresh written proposal offering Rs 5 lakh in compensation, which the petitioner indicated he would not accept even at that amount.
- Time was granted for state affidavits and for the petitioner’s rejoinder, with the writ and contempt matters listed for further hearing on January 21, 2026.