Yatin Narendra Oza is as an outspoken Senior Advocate. He was Designated at 39. He has served as President of Gujarat High Court Advocates Association 16 times.

YNO, while contemptuously alleging that 2 Judges had proximity to the Prime Minister, was “under the impression that he was making a genuine effort to protect the interest of the institution”.

Later, his apology was ‘indubitably sincere’ and the regret, ‘honest’.

Demosthenes, the famous Greek thinker had said “articulation has to be sincere and honest”. Thus, contempt proceedings against YNO was put to a close in Khemchand & Ors., [Criminal Appeal No. 841 of 2016]. He shall “neither speak nor give any kind of interview to either electronic or print media on the subject in question“.

The said word ‘distinctly’ indicates directly, indubitably, strictly and unmistakably.

– Hon’ble Justice J.K. Maheshwari, Govind v. State of Haryana, [Criminal Appeal No. 5641 of 2024] decided on 14.11.2025.

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Extraordinary Grace / The Last Word on The Last Chance

Yatin Narendra Oza has shown remorse and apologized profusely at various instances before this Court and before Gujarat High Court. Even severe emotional distress cannot be used as an excuse to seek pardon for such conduct. He can be given one last opportunity for reform. We find it apposite to make it clear, this is not a case of ‘wilful blindness’, but rather an act of extraordinary grace. Yatin Narendra Oza must ensure, henceforth, his conduct remains above board. This is the last chance, after the last chance. We request Gujarat High Court to take a fresh decision in respect of withdrawal of his Senior Designation.

– Hon’ble Justice J.K. Maheshwari, Yatin Narendra Oza v. Suo Motu, High Court of Gujarat, [Criminal Appeal No. 669 of 2020] decided on 11.05.2026.