As per case facts, Petitioner Doctor Rajesh Kumar Jain filed a petition challenging a Judicial Magistrate's order directing him to engage an advocate for future appearances, alleging judicial misconduct and ... manipulation of records. The Magistrate's order stemmed from the petitioner's repeated self-representation and refusal of legal aid in multiple cases. The question arose whether a litigant has an absolute right to appear in person and if a court can mandate legal representation, and also if the petitioner's allegations against the judge constituted contempt. Finally, the High Court held that there is no absolute right for self-representation, and it is the court's discretion to require an advocate. The Court found the petitioner's serious allegations against the Magistrate baseless and scandalous, upholding the impugned order and directing further proceedings to consider initiating criminal contempt against the petitioner.