The day one of trial in 2G spectrum allocation case today witnessed unprecedented crowd of lawyers, kin of the accused and scribes in the courtroom, which irked the judge after defence counsel protested the holding of the proceedings in the cramped courtroom.
"I had already repeatedly requested you [counsel] all not to create such a crowd in the court room. But you are still not adhering to my suggestions," Special CBI Judge OP Saini said.
The judge, however, said he did not want to blame anyone for the crowd and asked everybody not to come near the dais as it would create problems in smooth conduct of the proceedings.
The court's remarks came after defence counsel Majeed Memon, advocate Ramesh Gupta and others complained they are unable to hear the proceedings and deposition of witnesses due to the presence of a large number of people inside the courtroom.