SC takes cognisance of 'objectionable' comments of Karnataka HC judge against woman lawyer
6 months, 1 week ago

SC takes cognisance of 'objectionable' comments of Karnataka HC judge against woman lawyer

New Indian Express  

NEW DELHI: The Supreme Court on Friday took suo motu cognisance against the Karnataka High Court Judge Justice V Srishananda for his controversial "Pakistan" and "undergarment" comments, and sought a detailed report from the state High Court's Registrar General in the issue within two weeks. Taking strong exception of the remarks made by Justice Srishananda during one of its judicial proceedings, the five-judge bench of the top court, led by CJI D Y Chandrachud, and Justices Sanjiv Khanna, B R Gavai, Surya Kant and Hrishikesh Roy, took up the suo motu in this case. The apex court said that its attention has been drawn through social media and posts to certain comments made by Judge Justice Srishananda during the conduct of judicial proceedings. Upon suggesting a need for some guidelines for the judge's remark while conducting court proceedings, the SC sought the report from the Karnataka High Court's Registrar General within two weeks and postponed the matter for further hearing on Wednesday.

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Lawyer's 'tamasha going on' remark irks MP HC; 'disgraceful and contemptuous'
4 days, 18 hours ago

Lawyer's 'tamasha going on' remark irks MP HC; 'disgraceful and contemptuous'

Hindustan Times  

Jabalpur, A single-judge bench of the Madhya Pradesh High Court has taken umbrage to a lawyer's "tamasha going on in court" comment during a bail application hearing and referred the issue of "disgraceful and contemptuous remarks" to the Chief Justice for consideration. Lawyer's 'tamasha going on' remark irks MP HC; 'disgraceful and contemptuous' Advocate P C Paliwal, representing the appellants, …

‘Disgraceful’: MP high court reports lawyer’s outburst to chief justice Kait
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4 days, 20 hours ago

‘Disgraceful’: MP high court reports lawyer’s outburst to chief justice Kait

Hindustan Times  

BHOPAL: The Madhya Pradesh high court at Jabalpur has flagged a lawyer’s outburst to chief justice Suresh Kumar Kait, underlining that the lawyer made “disgraceful and contemptuous remarks” during court proceedings on March 22. Justice Anuradha Shukla said the lawyer made “disgraceful and contemptuous remarks” during court proceedings on March 22 In a brief order, justice Anuradha Shukla recorded lawyer …

In SC collegium’s decision to transfer HC judge, a video clip played a big role
1 week, 2 days ago

In SC collegium’s decision to transfer HC judge, a video clip played a big role

Hindustan Times  

NEW DELHI: The Supreme Court collegium’s decision to transfer Delhi high court judge Yashwant Varma and consider an in-house inquiry against him was significantly influenced by a video purportedly showing the recovery of unaccounted cash from an outhouse at his official residence, people aware of the matter said. The video, recorded by Delhi police during a fire at justice Yashwant …

Demands for SC to act against Allahabad HC judge who sparked public outrage in ‘attempt to rape’ case
1 week, 3 days ago

Demands for SC to act against Allahabad HC judge who sparked public outrage in ‘attempt to rape’ case

The Hindu  

An Allahabad High Court judge’s recent observation that a man allegedly grabbing an 11-year-old girl’s breasts, breaking her pyjama strings, and dragging her under a culvert is not enough to charge him with ‘attempt to rape’ has sparked widespread outrage and calls for the Supreme Court’s intervention. ‘Injustice’ National Human Rights Commission member Priyank Kanoongo said the ruling was unjust …

Lawyer seeks action against Allahabad High Court judge over 'not rape' ruling
1 week, 4 days ago

Lawyer seeks action against Allahabad High Court judge over 'not rape' ruling

India Today  

A senior lawyer of the Supreme Court has written to Chief Justice of India Sanjiv Khanna, requesting him to take note of the controversial ruling made by an Allahabad High Court judge and seeking that the concerned judge be immediately removed from the criminal roster. The senior lawyer's request came in light of the High Court judge saying that grabbing …

SC to hear suo motu case on Lokpal's order allowing complaints against sitting HC judges on Tuesday
2 weeks, 1 day ago

SC to hear suo motu case on Lokpal's order allowing complaints against sitting HC judges on Tuesday

New Indian Express  

NEW DELHI: The Supreme Court is scheduled to hear on March 18 a suo motu proceeding in which it had stayed the Lokpal's order on entertaining complaints against sitting high court judges. The top court had issued notice and sought responses from the Centre, the Lokpal registrar and the person who filed complaints against a sitting high court judge. Solicitor …

Supreme Court clubs FIRs against Savukku Shankar
1 month ago

Supreme Court clubs FIRs against Savukku Shankar

The Hindu  

The Supreme Court on Monday permitted the consolidation of First Information Reports registered against YouTuber Savukku Shankar for the allegedly disparaging comments he made online. The Bench directed Mr. Shankar, represented by advocate Balaji Srinivasan, to abide by its order dated November 11, 2022, and not make any videos or comments about the court proceedings. Appearing for the Tamil Nadu …

Supreme Court stays Madras High Court order against Chennai Police Commissioner
2 months ago

Supreme Court stays Madras High Court order against Chennai Police Commissioner

India Today  

The Supreme Court on Monday stayed the Madras High Court’s order calling for an enquiry against Chennai Police Commissioner in connection with the alleged Anna University sexual assault case. The stay, issued by a bench comprising Justices BV Nagarathna and Satish Chandra Sharma, comes in response to a plea by the Tamil Nadu government challenging the high court’s observations against …

SC orders 30% women’s representation in Advocates Association, Bengaluru council
2 months ago

SC orders 30% women’s representation in Advocates Association, Bengaluru council

Hindustan Times  

NEW DELHI: The Supreme Court on Friday ordered that the post of treasurer in the upcoming Advocates Association, Bengaluru elections be reserved for women and ordered that women must constitute at least 30% of the association’s governing council, giving them a key role in the management of the body. The petitioners highlighted the precedent set by the Supreme Court in …

Supreme Court Weekly Round-Up: January 13, 2025 To January 19, 2025
2 months, 1 week ago

Supreme Court Weekly Round-Up: January 13, 2025 To January 19, 2025

Live Law  

Nominal Index Citations National Insurance Company Ltd. v. Maya Devi and Others, Civil Appeal Nos. Case Details: Abdul Nassar v. State of Kerala Citation: 2025 LiveLaw 61 The Supreme Court enunciated the principles that courts must adhere to while appreciating and evaluating evidence in cases based on circumstantial evidence. Case Details: State of Punjab v. Hari Kesh Citation: 2025 LiveLaw …

Senior advocates urge CJI to direct CBI action against Allahabad HC judge for hate speech at VHP event
2 months, 2 weeks ago

Senior advocates urge CJI to direct CBI action against Allahabad HC judge for hate speech at VHP event

New Indian Express  

NEW DELHI: A group of senior advocates on Friday urged Chief Justice of India Sanjiv Khanna to direct the Central Bureau of Investigation to file an FIR against Allahabad High Court judge Shekhar Kumar Yadav over alleged hate speech. Earlier this week, Justice Yadav wrote to the Chief Justice of the Allahabad High Court, asserting that he stands by his …

Embarrassing Moments Of 2024 When Judges Sparked Controversies With Unthoughtful Comments
3 months ago

Embarrassing Moments Of 2024 When Judges Sparked Controversies With Unthoughtful Comments

Live Law  

Sober, stoic and reticent to an extent- this is the cliched image which is often associated with judges. It is quite unprecedented that the Supreme Court had to suo motu intervene four times - three times judicially and once administratively- to address inappropriate utterances made by High Court judges in a single year. When a High Court judge attacked the …

Madras High Court Grants Interim Bail To Temple Activist, Asks Him To Refrain From Making Objectionable Comments Against Women
3 months ago

Madras High Court Grants Interim Bail To Temple Activist, Asks Him To Refrain From Making Objectionable Comments Against Women

Live Law  

The Madras High Court has granted bail to temple activist Rangarajan Narasimham for allegedly making derogatory comments against a woman on social media. While granting interim bail, Justice V Lakshminarayanan asked Narasimham to delete all the offensive messages and refrain from making any vituperative comments against women in any of the social media forums. Previously, in another case, the High …

Judicial officer suspended for allegedly outraging modesty of woman court employee
3 months ago

Judicial officer suspended for allegedly outraging modesty of woman court employee

The Hindu  

M. Suhaib, the Additional District Judge, Kozhikode, who is facing the allegation of outraging the modesty of a woman court employee in his official chamber in the court complex, was suspended from service. An emergency meeting of the Administrative Committee of the Kerala High Court, headed by Chief Justice Nitin Madhukar Jamdar, took the decision on Wednesday after assessing that …

Supreme Court Seeks Report From Allahabad HC Over Judge's Controversial Remark At VHP Event
3 months, 2 weeks ago

Supreme Court Seeks Report From Allahabad HC Over Judge's Controversial Remark At VHP Event

ABP News  

The Supreme Court has taken suo motu cognisance days after an Allahabad High Court triggered a controversy while delivering a speech at a VHP event. Shekhar Kumar Yadav, the Allahabad High Court judge, said that the country will function according to the wishes of the majority in the country and questioned certain practices followed by Muslims. The Supreme Court has …

Supreme Court Weekly Round-up: December 02, 2024 To December 08, 2024
3 months, 3 weeks ago

Supreme Court Weekly Round-up: December 02, 2024 To December 08, 2024

Live Law  

Index Citations Ashok v. State of Uttar Pradesh, Criminal Appeal No. Case Details: Irfan Khan v. State Citation: 2024 LiveLaw 945 The Supreme Court quashed the Arms Act case against the person accused of possessing a buttondar knife. Setting aside the High Court's decision, Mehta J. in the judgment observed that "the notification whereby, a buttondar knife having blade dimensions …

SC To Hear Plea Against Probe In Justice Hema Committee Report Tomorrow
4 months, 1 week ago

SC To Hear Plea Against Probe In Justice Hema Committee Report Tomorrow

ABP News  

The Supreme Court will resume hearing on Monday a petition challenging the Kerala High Court order directing registeration of FIRs on statements made by women actors to the Justice Hema Committee regarding the abuses they faced in the Malayalam cinema industry. The top court on October 24 had issued notice in a special leave petition filed against the Kerala High …

​Judge and prejudice: On conduct in judicial proceedings
6 months ago

​Judge and prejudice: On conduct in judicial proceedings

The Hindu  

The Supreme Court of India has rapped judges over the knuckles, asking them to refrain from making “casual observations” that reveal their communal bias or misogyny. Taking suo motu cognisance of video clips featuring Karnataka High Court Judge V. Srishananda and his sexist comments to a woman lawyer on two separate judicial proceedings, a five-judge Special Bench headed by Chief …

'We can't call any part of India as Pakistan': SC accepts Karnataka High Court judge 'unconditional' apology
6 months ago

'We can't call any part of India as Pakistan': SC accepts Karnataka High Court judge 'unconditional' apology

India TV News  

Karnataka High Court judge Justice Srishananda on Wednesday apologised unconditionally to the Supreme Court for his controversial remarks. In his apology filed in the Supreme Court, Justice Vedavyasachar Srishananda has said that his statement was presented in the wrong context. Accepting his apology, the Supreme Court said, "We have to see that Justice Shrishanand has apologised in open court proceedings. …

Observations were quoted out-of-context on social media, clarifies Karnataka judge
6 months, 1 week ago

Observations were quoted out-of-context on social media, clarifies Karnataka judge

The Hindu  

Making it clear that his certain “observations made during judicial proceedings were reported out-of-context in the social media platforms and his remarks were unintentional and not to hurt any individual or any section of the society”, Justice V. Srishananda of the High Court of Karnataka on September 21 expressed his “sincere regrets if his observations had hurt any individual and …

Why a Karnataka HC judge has landed in soup over his ‘Pakistan’, ‘undergarments’ remarks
6 months, 1 week ago

Why a Karnataka HC judge has landed in soup over his ‘Pakistan’, ‘undergarments’ remarks

Firstpost  

The Supreme Court has taken note of alleged controversial remarks by a Karnataka High Court judge, referring to a Muslim-majority area in Bengaluru as ‘Pakistan’ and making sexist comments to a woman lawyer. File Photo/PTI A Karnataka High Court judge has created a stir with his controversial statements during court proceedings, allegedly referring to a Muslim-majority area in Bengaluru as …

CJI-led five-judge Bench takes suo motu notice of a video showing Karnataka HC judge’s sexist remarks in court
6 months, 1 week ago

CJI-led five-judge Bench takes suo motu notice of a video showing Karnataka HC judge’s sexist remarks in court

The Hindu  

A five-judge Bench of the Supreme Court headed by Chief Justice of India D.Y. Chandrachud and comprising four senior most judges on Friday took suo motu cognisance of a video clip on social media showing a Karnataka High Court judge’s “scandalous” remarks in open court to a woman lawyer during proceeding. The High Court judge, Justice Vedavyasachar Srishananda, was seen …

Telangana HC initiates suo motu contempt case against BJP MP Raghunandan over remarks on judges
6 months, 1 week ago

Telangana HC initiates suo motu contempt case against BJP MP Raghunandan over remarks on judges

New Indian Express  

HYDERABAD: The Telangana High Court has initiated suo motu criminal contempt proceedings against BJP MP M Raghunandan Rao for his remarks against the judiciary during a press conference. When a reporter expressed concern over his remarks, the MP asserted that he had the right to speak out and that he was not attacking the judiciary’s dignity but rather urging judges …

Women’s Commission takes up suo motu case against Munirathna
6 months, 2 weeks ago

Women’s Commission takes up suo motu case against Munirathna

The Hindu  

The Karnataka State Commission for Women has taken up a suo motu case against arrested R.R. Nagar BJP MLA Munirathna on Monday over his purported conversation with a civic contractor in which he allegedly speaks derogatorily about women. Nagalakshmi Choudhary, Chairperson of the Commission, said while they received a complaint from Sowmya Reddy, General Secretary of All India Mahila Congress, …

Supreme Court stays Tamil Nadu police from taking coercive steps against ‘Savukku’ Shankar
7 months, 2 weeks ago

Supreme Court stays Tamil Nadu police from taking coercive steps against ‘Savukku’ Shankar

The Hindu  

The Supreme Court on Wednesday stayed the Tamil Nadu Police from taking any coercive measures against YouTuber ‘Savukku’ Shankar in 16 FIRs registered against him in various districts of the State. On July 18, the Supreme Court had ordered the interim release of Mr. Shankar, who had at the time already been in preventive detention under the Tamil Nadu Goondas …

They were unwarranted, scandalous: SC expunges HC judge's remarks against apex court
7 months, 3 weeks ago

They were unwarranted, scandalous: SC expunges HC judge's remarks against apex court

Deccan Chronicle  

New Delhi: The Supreme Court on Wednesday expunged the observations made by a single judge bench of the Punjab and Haryana High Court against the apex court in a contempt case, saying they were "scandalous" and "unwarranted".A five-judge bench headed by Chief Justice of India D Y Chandrachud, however, refused to initiate proceedings against Punjab and Haryana High Court Judge …

Supreme Court to hear marital rape pleas next week
7 months, 3 weeks ago

Supreme Court to hear marital rape pleas next week

New Indian Express  

NEW DELHI: The Supreme Court on Monday assured the petitioners that it would hear the batch of pleas challenging the marital rape exception under the new criminal laws next week. The three-judge bench of the apex court, led by Chief Justice D Y Chandrachud and Justices J B Pardiwala and Manoj Misra, while taking on the submissions of senior advocate …

Justice Jayachandran should have avoided commenting about Justice Swaminathan: Supreme Court
8 months, 1 week ago

Justice Jayachandran should have avoided commenting about Justice Swaminathan: Supreme Court

The Hindu  

The Supreme Court has observed that Justice G. Jayachandran of the Madras High Court should have avoided making harsh observations against Justice G.R. A two judge Bench of Justices Shudhanshu Dhulia and Ahsanuddin Amanullah wrote: “The learned judge of the High Court has made some observations on his brother judge which should have been best avoided. It is always necessary …

Madras High Court calls for legal services authority’s report on ‘Savukku’ Shankar’s health condition
10 months, 3 weeks ago

Madras High Court calls for legal services authority’s report on ‘Savukku’ Shankar’s health condition

The Hindu  

The Madras High Court on Wednesday called for a report from the Coimbatore District Legal Services Authority after being informed that the latter had deputed three empanelled lawyers and an orthopaedician to check on the health of YouTuber ‘Savukku’ Shankar, alias A. Shankar, following complaints of custodial violence in the Coimbatore Central Prison. While Senior Counsel R. John Sathyan, representing …

Advocate manhandled in court, SC issues notice to GB Nagar bar association
1 year ago

Advocate manhandled in court, SC issues notice to GB Nagar bar association

New Indian Express  

NEW DELHI: The Supreme Court on Thursday took note of the alleged manhandling of senior advocate Gaurav Bhatia in the Gautam Budh Nagar district court and issued notice to the president and secretary of the Janpad Diwani Evam Faujdari Bar association. Senior advocate Vikas Singh mentioned the matter before a bench headed by Chief Justice DY Chandrachud, who directed registration …

Madras High Court Removes Observation In Judgment That Origin Of Caste System Is Less Than A Century Old
1 year ago

Madras High Court Removes Observation In Judgment That Origin Of Caste System Is Less Than A Century Old

Live Law  

The Madras High court has now removed the remarks made about the origin of caste system from its recent judgement in the pleas challenging the continuation of office of Minister Udayanidhi Stalin, Minister Sekar Babu and MP A Raja. In the judgment uploaded on March 6th, Justice Anita Sumanth had observed as under, "This Court agrees unequivocally that there are …

Supreme Court Weekly Round-Up (26th February-02 March, 2024)
1 year ago

Supreme Court Weekly Round-Up (26th February-02 March, 2024)

Live Law  

With another week gone at the Supreme Court of India, Live Law is back with its Supreme Court Weekly Digest, dedicated to keeping our readers abreast of the most recent legal developments in the country's apex court. Once Magistrate Seeks Report From Police Under S.202 CrPC, Summons To Accused Be Postponed Until Police Report Is Received: Supreme Court Case Details: …

Calcutta HC takes suo motu cognisance over sexual assault allegations on women in Sandeshkhali
1 year, 1 month ago

Calcutta HC takes suo motu cognisance over sexual assault allegations on women in Sandeshkhali

New Indian Express  

KOLKATA: The Calcutta High Court on Tuesday took suo motu cognisance of allegations of sexual assault on women “at gunpoint” and transfer of tribal land at Sandeshkhali in West Bengal's North 24 Parganas district. Justice Apurba Sinha Roy directed the registrar general of the high court to issue notice to the state, senior police, and administrative officials in this regard. …

Madras High Court calls for details of cases pending against all MPs/MLAs across Tamil Nadu
1 year, 3 months ago

Madras High Court calls for details of cases pending against all MPs/MLAs across Tamil Nadu

The Hindu  

The Madras High Court on Monday directed the State government to submit complete details regarding the number of criminal cases pending against MPs and MLAs in the State, the courts in which they are pending and the stage of the proceedings before those courts. First Division Bench of Chief Justice Sanjay V. Gangapurwala and Justice D. Bharatha Chakravarthy asked Advocate …

Supreme Court Takes Suo Motu Cognisance Of Calcutta HC Judgment Advising Female Adolescents On Sexual Behaviour
1 year, 3 months ago

Supreme Court Takes Suo Motu Cognisance Of Calcutta HC Judgment Advising Female Adolescents On Sexual Behaviour

Live Law  

The Supreme Court has taken suo motu cognizance of a Calcutta High Court judgment which observed, "every female adolescent should control sexual urge as in the eyes of the society she will be the looser when she gives in to enjoy the sexual pleasure of hardly two minutes. "A bench comprising Justices Abhay S Oka and Pankaj Mithal will consider …

Madras High Court Advocates Association Passes Resolution Against CAT Judicial Member, Says She Asked An Advocate To 'Get Out'
1 year, 6 months ago

Madras High Court Advocates Association Passes Resolution Against CAT Judicial Member, Says She Asked An Advocate To 'Get Out'

Live Law  

In a resolution signed by more than 200 advocates, the Madras High Court Advocates Association has condemned the conduct of the Judicial Member of Central Administrative Tribunal, Chennai Bench, Ms Lata Baswaraj Patne, stating that she asked a lawyer to “get out”. In its resolution dated September 26th, the Association said that the utterances made by the member revealed a …

As Law Minister, Kiren Rijiju took potshots at Indian judiciary
1 year, 10 months ago

As Law Minister, Kiren Rijiju took potshots at Indian judiciary

The Hindu  

During his eventful tenure of almost two years as Law Minister, Kiren Rijiju made several digs at top judges and the Indian judiciary itself. On November 4, 2022, he said, “The Supreme Court’s Collegium system of appointing judges is opaque and not accountable.” He added that he “had to work with the present system until the government came up with …

'Supreme Court Broad Enough...' : SC Rejects PIL For Action Against Law Minister & Vice President Over Comments Against Judiciary
1 year, 10 months ago

'Supreme Court Broad Enough...' : SC Rejects PIL For Action Against Law Minister & Vice President Over Comments Against Judiciary

Live Law  

The Supreme Court on Monday dismissed the Special Leave Petition filed by Bombay Lawyers Association challenging High Court's order dismissing its PIL against Vice President Jagdeep Dhankhar and Law Minister Kiren Rijiju for their remarks in public about the basic structure doctrine evolved by the Top Court and the Collegium system for appointment of Judges. The Apex Court noted, “we …

Supreme Court to hear Bombay lawyers body plea for action against VP, Rijiju over remarks on judiciary
1 year, 10 months ago

Supreme Court to hear Bombay lawyers body plea for action against VP, Rijiju over remarks on judiciary

The Hindu  

The Supreme Court is scheduled to hear on Monday a plea of the Bombay Lawyers Association against Union Law Minister Kiren Rijiju and Vice President Jagdeep Dhankhar over their remarks on the judiciary and the collegium system for appointment of judges. In an appeal, the lawyers body said the "frontal attack not just on the judiciary but the Constitution'' by …

Senior Designation: Supreme Court To Commence Hearing Of Plea Seeking Reforms On 22nd February, 2023
2 years, 1 month ago

Senior Designation: Supreme Court To Commence Hearing Of Plea Seeking Reforms On 22nd February, 2023

Live Law  

On Thursday, the Supreme Court indicated that it is to commence with the hearing of the petition filed by Senior Advocate Indira Jaising seeking reforms in the process of designation of Senior Advocate on Wednesday. Senior Advocate, Mr. Vikas Singh appearing for the Supreme Court Bar Association and Senior Advocate, Mr. Aman Lekhi appearing for the Supreme Court Advocate-on-Record Association …

Woman judge gets appointed to Madras HC but lawyers move Supreme Court. Why?
2 years, 1 month ago

Woman judge gets appointed to Madras HC but lawyers move Supreme Court. Why?

Hindustan Times  

A group of lawyers in Chennai have approached the Supreme Court against the Collegium's recommendation for the elevation of advocate Lekshmana Chandra Victoria Gowri as a judge of the Madras high court. The lawyers moved the apex court even as the Centre cleared the appointment of Gowri as an additional judge of the Madras high court. “As per relevant provisions …

Supreme Court to hear on Feb 7 plea against appointment of advocate Victoria Gowri
2 years, 1 month ago

Supreme Court to hear on Feb 7 plea against appointment of advocate Victoria Gowri

The Hindu  

Chief Justice of India D.Y. Chandrachud on Monday said in open court that the Supreme Court Collegium was not in the know about certain “developments” concerning advocate Victoria Gowri when it recommended her for appointment as Madras High Court judge on January 17, while listing a petition filed by a group of lawyers accusing her of indulging in “hate speech” …

Calcutta High Court judge issues contempt proceedings against lawyers
2 years, 2 months ago

Calcutta High Court judge issues contempt proceedings against lawyers

The Hindu  

Justice Rajasekhar Mantha of Calcutta High Court on Tuesday issued suo motu criminal contempt proceedings against a group of lawyers who held protests and blocked his entry to court on Monday. Meanwhile, Chief Justice of Calcutta High Court Prakash Shrivastava expressed his displeasure over the developments on Monday. ‘Attempts to terrorize judiciary’ Reacting to the developments, Justice Abhijit Gangopadhyay of …

Explained: Who is BV Nagarathna, the lone SC judge who called demonetisation ‘unlawful’?
2 years, 2 months ago

Explained: Who is BV Nagarathna, the lone SC judge who called demonetisation ‘unlawful’?

Firstpost  

Justice BV Nagarathna was the sole judge to give a dissenting view on the Centre’s note-scrapping exercise in 2016. She held that the demonetisation exercise was “vitiated and unlawful.” She also differed from the majority’s view on point of the Centre’s powers under Section 26 of RBI Act. In the following year’s November, B V Nagarathna made headlines when she …

Contempt Case: Kerala High Court Lets Off Baiju Kottarakkara With Warning After Unconditional Apology
2 years, 4 months ago

Contempt Case: Kerala High Court Lets Off Baiju Kottarakkara With Warning After Unconditional Apology

Live Law  

The Kerala High Court on Monday closed the suo motu criminal contempt proceedings against Malayalam film director Baiju Kottarakkara that had been initiated against him for making abusive remarks during a news channel discussion against a trial court judge, who is hearing the 2017 actor abduction and assault case.The division bench of Justice A.K. The Kerala High Court on Monday …

DK Basu Guidelines Violated: Madras HC Initiates Suo Moto Contempt Proceedings Against DGP & Other Police Officials Over Lawyer's Arrest In 2017
2 years, 4 months ago

DK Basu Guidelines Violated: Madras HC Initiates Suo Moto Contempt Proceedings Against DGP & Other Police Officials Over Lawyer's Arrest In 2017

Live Law  

The Madras High Court on Monday initiated suo moto contempt proceedings against the Director General of Police and other police officials for prima facie flouting the guidelines issued by the Supreme Court in DK Basu's case, while arresting a lawyer in 2017. Competent authorities / police officials violating the orders of the Hon'ble Supreme Court / Rule of law must …

Kerala High Court Grants Film Director Baiju Kottarakkara Two Weeks To Explain His Remarks Against Trial Judge
2 years, 5 months ago

Kerala High Court Grants Film Director Baiju Kottarakkara Two Weeks To Explain His Remarks Against Trial Judge

Live Law  

The Malayalam Film Director Baiju Kottarakkara appeared before the Kerala High Court on Monday in the suo motu contempt proceedings initiated against him for making abusive remarks during a news channel discussion against a trial court judge, who is hearing the 2017 actor abduction and assault case.The Division Bench of Justice A K Jayasankaran Nambiar and Justice Mohammed Nias C …

Kerala High Court Initiates Contempt Proceedings Against Film Director Baiju Kottarakkara Over Remarks Against Trial Court Judge
2 years, 5 months ago

Kerala High Court Initiates Contempt Proceedings Against Film Director Baiju Kottarakkara Over Remarks Against Trial Court Judge

Live Law  

The Kerala High Court has initiated suo motu contempt proceedings against the Malayalam film director Baiju Kottarakkara for making abusive remarks during a news channel discussion on May 9 against a trial court judge, who is hearing the 2017 actor abduction and assault case. In the Draft Charges sent through Registrar General to the 56-year-old director, the High Court said …

Supreme Court Weekly Round Up [September 18 to September 24]
2 years, 6 months ago

Supreme Court Weekly Round Up [September 18 to September 24]

Live Law  

JUDGMENTS THIS WEEK Not Necessary To Give Opportunity Of Hearing To Would-Be Accused Before Court Makes Complaint U/Sec 195/340 CrPC : Supreme Court Case Title: State of Punjab vs Jasbir Singh CrA 335/2020 The Supreme Court observed that it is not necessary to give an opportunity of hearing to a would- be accused before a complaint is made under Section …

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