New Delhi Sep 28 PTI A Delhi court on Tuesday agreed to drop criminal proceedings against a lawyer who had allegedly misbehaved and argued in a high-pitched voice in the courtroom after he said that he respects the court and will continue to do so in the futureAdditional Sessions Judge Shivaji Anand dropped the proceedings to ensure that harmony is maintained between the Bar and Bench The advocate told the judge that he never had any intention to disrespect the Bench and the matter between him and the Public Prosecutor has been resolved amicablyHe further submitted that he always respected the courts and will continue to do so in the future the court noted in the orderRohini Court Bar Association President Inder Singh Saroha and other office bearers also requested the court to drop the proceedings in order to maintain harmony between the Bar and Bench It was also contended by the office bearers of the association that they will ensure that the dignity of the courts is maintained In view of submissions made before me and above reasons to ensure the harmony between the Bar and Bench the proceedings initiated vide order dated September 8 and 10 against advocate are dropped the judge orderedDuring a physical hearing on September 8 the lawyer allegedly kept arguing with a prosecutor in a very high pitch tone alleging that he is making a mockery of himDespite repeated warnings by the judge the lawyer continued to raise his voice impelling the judge to seek a written reply on why he misbehaved and interfered in the court proceedings even after his matter was overOn September 10 when the lawyer refused to submit the explanation despite being informed that his such stand may amount to an offence the judge directed for initiation of criminal proceedings PTI AAK RKS RKS