Yesterday, Advocate Gunratan Sadavarte moved to the Bombay High Court and filed two petitions challenging the proceedings of the Bar Council of Maharashtra and Goa. The division bench of Justices GS Patel and Neela K Gokhale agreed to list the matter. He was alleged for wearing a black coat with a band at public events including agitation by MSRTC employees, in violation of rules framed by Bar Council India (BCI) for advocates' ethics. 

He was also charged with the attack on the residence of NCP chief Sharad Pawar. The incident took place on April 8, 2022.  The accused were later granted bail by the sessions court. According to the Petition, BCMG issued notice to Sadavarte informing on February 7 him about the disciplinary proceedings and asked him to remain present for a hearing on February 24. 

As per the allegations, Advocate Gunratan made defamatory statements and "malicious and irresponsible" remarks against Members of Parliament (MPs) Udayanraje Bhosale and Sambhaji Raje Chhatrapati, who are descendants of Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj.on October 9, 2020.

This incident took place during a debate on a TV channel. 

Referring to a video on social media platforms, it was also alleged that his underaged daughter was driving a car without a license with Sadavarte inside the car.

However, Sadavarte has denied the said allegations.

In his petition, Advocate Gunratan mentioned 

that a similar complaint was filed against him by Maratha reservation activists and it was dismissed. Hence, present proceedings on the same grounds would amount to "double jeopardy".

He also mentioned that the Police officer had already filed a C-summary report in the FIR on which complaints before the BCMG are filed.

The next date of hearing is on 9th March, 2022.