* “It is an unfortunate incident leading to this kind of verdict. There is a need to evaluate ethics, particularly professional ethics. At the Administrative Reforms Commission, we are coming out with a report that will deal with professional ethics.” — Veerappa Moily, Congress Media Cell

* “It is a fairly detailed judgment, passed after months and months of hearing, and nobody can complain as all aspects have been taken into consideration. The language and tone is clear.” — Abhishek Manu Singhvi, senior advocate

* “In my opinion, it could have been stronger. In fact, they should have sent him to jail, because there was clear evidence for sure” — Prashant Bhushan, civil rights lawyer

* “Obstruction of justice is a serious charge. We have taken note of it and referred the matter to the party’s Disciplinary Action Committee.” — Jayanthi Natarajan, Congress spokesperson

* The coordination committee of the All Bar Associations of Delhi, an association of lawyers of lower courts, said the High Court has exceeded its jurisdiction by barring them from appearing in courts for four months.

* Other lawyer bodies, including the Supreme Court Bar Association, Delhi High Court Bar Association and Bar Council of Delhi, said it is the prerogative of the lawyers’ body to take such decision as debarring an advocate.

* “How can the High Court decide which advocate will appear in which courts? It is a sole and singular prerogative of the advocates’ body to decide such issues.” — K K Manan, Bar Council of Delhi Chairman