Miffed judge postpones ticket scam hearing
Sandesh Prabhudesai in Panaji
A visibly angry Justice B H Marlapalle postponed the final order on the
anticipatory bail application of Dayanand Narvekar, president of the Goa
Cricket Association and former deputy Chief Minister, till later in the day on April 26.
This morning, when court convened, the judge said that he was disturbed at reading press reports that Narvekar had come to the court with his supporters, a flower-decked car and a band.
"It is a matter that anyone should be disturbed by, and you are celebrating it," he fumed, referring to the bogus ticket scam that Narvekar is implicated in.
"Are you getting married for the second time?", asked Justice Marlapalle in
anger, while cautioning Narvekar's counsel that he would not allow the court to be converted into a political arena.
Warning Narvekar to act like "an educated person", the judge adjourned the hearing till 2.30 pm, stating that he wishes to observe his conduct till then.
The judge further ruled that no one other than members of the bar, officials of the government, and mediapersons would be allowed into the courtroom this afternoon when he gave his judgement.
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