In an important development, the Oudh Bar Association had addressed a formal application for the transfer of Allahabad High Court Justice Sangeeta Chandra by citing ill-treatment towards the advocates she hands down judgments against. This application came in the form of a letter by Advocate Manoj Kumar Dwivedi, General Secretary of the Association, to Chief Justice Arun Bhansali on behalf of the legal fraternity.In addition, the letter emphasized that it has received numerous complaints from practicing advocates of the High Court regarding the alleged conduct of Justice Chandra during court proceedings, amounting to disrespect and a lack of fairness. According to the Association, such conduct is very destructive to the dignity and professional atmosphere inside a court of law. The court further remarked that the situation has given rise to distress amongst all advocates, compelling them to take joint action in the form of this letter of appeal to the Chief Justice. Advocate Dwivedi added that the Association has always remained conscious about the sanctity and hassle-free dispensation of justice. Yet, the frequent complaints of its members as alleged in the letter that Justice Chandra's courtroom attitude created an atmosphere of unease among advocates and undermined their ability to perform without fear or prejudice. He advocated the need for the judiciary and the legal profession to function in a symbiotic relationship, grounded in mutual respect and decorum. Justice Sangeeta Chandra is acknowledged for her ease while dealing with complicated cases and, in the context of a great career in judiciary. Nevertheless, the complaints from the Association hint that there are certain aspects of her interactions with advocates, the manner in which she has handled certain cases or perhaps her sensibilities towards the advocates, which have visibly impacted the relationship. Even the letter hinted that unless immediate redressal measures come in play, the tensions between the bench and the bar may aggravate further, thereby brewing storminess within the legal circles. A transfer request comes at this crucial juncture for debating the necessary balance between judicial authority and theprofessional environment within courts. On the one hand, judges need to show discipline to ensure the smooth course of administration of justice, while advocates need not be hampered in presenting their cases. In such a dynamic, at times, tension arises and so did in this case. The call of Oudh Bar Association reflects general concern to maintain an atmosphere of professionalism of proceedings in courts. Advocate Dwivedi urged the Chief Justice to take seriously grievances and that the behavior of a judge towards advocates can be pivotal not only for an individual case but also the view that justice is being dispensed.