Kerala High Court Flays Chief Secretary For Failure To Appear Online In Contempt Case, Says 'Other Engagements' Prioritised Over People's Plight
1 year, 4 months ago

Kerala High Court Flays Chief Secretary For Failure To Appear Online In Contempt Case, Says 'Other Engagements' Prioritised Over People's Plight

Live Law  

The Chief Secretary of the State V. Venu, drew the flak of the Kerala High Court on Monday for his failure to appear before the Court online in two contempt of court cases. Justice Devan Ramachandran expressed the Court's strong criticism on the authority's failure to appear before it. "Any person would have empathy for the condition of the petitioner and similarly situated persons; but the respondents appear to have prioritized their 'other engagements', more than the plight of these hapless people," the Court observed, ruing the situation. The Court thus directed the Chief Secretary to appear online before it on the next posting date, whatever be the pre-scheduled engagements he may have.

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“Unless There Is A Threat Of Contempt, You Never Decide Remission Case”: Supreme Court Issues Contempt Notice To Delhi Home Secretary
4 days, 4 hours ago

“Unless There Is A Threat Of Contempt, You Never Decide Remission Case”: Supreme Court Issues Contempt Notice To Delhi Home Secretary

Live Law  

The Supreme Court has issued a contempt notice to the Principal Secretary of the Home Department, Delhi Government, for failing to take a decision on granting remission to Sukhdev Singh, a convict in the Nitish Katara murder case, despite giving an undertaking to the court. On March 3, 2025, the Supreme Court had recorded the assurance of the Additional Solicitor …

Contempt Jurisdiction Is Independent, Civil Contempt Petitions Need Not Be Placed Before Same Bench Which Passed Original Order: Kerala HC
1 month, 1 week ago

Contempt Jurisdiction Is Independent, Civil Contempt Petitions Need Not Be Placed Before Same Bench Which Passed Original Order: Kerala HC

Live Law  

The Kerala High Court has ordered that it is not necessary to always place a civil contempt petition before the same Bench which passed the order against which the contempt petition was filed. The Division Bench comprising Chief Justice Nitin Jamdar and Justice S. Manu was deciding on a suo motu petition placed before it by the Registry in the …

Kerala High Court Issues Bailable Warrant Against Additional Chief Secretary Of Health For Not Complying With Its Directive
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2 months, 1 week ago

Kerala High Court Issues Bailable Warrant Against Additional Chief Secretary Of Health For Not Complying With Its Directive

Live Law  

The Kerala High Court on Wednesday issued bailable warrant against Dr. Rajan N. Khobragade IAS, Additional Chief Secretary in the State's Health and Family Welfare Department for non-compliance of its 2023 order and non-appearance despite the direction of the Court. After the contempt case was filed, the Court on 2nd February 2024 directed the Principal Secretary to the Health and …

Kerala High Court Seeks Report Of Police Chief In Contempt Case Against CPI(M) State Secretary For Blocking Road To Hold Party Conference
3 months, 1 week ago

Kerala High Court Seeks Report Of Police Chief In Contempt Case Against CPI(M) State Secretary For Blocking Road To Hold Party Conference

Live Law  

The Kerala High Court has sought instructions from the State Police Chief regarding the construction of a stage for the CPI party's area conference and consequent obstruction of roads in front of the District Court complex and police station in Vanchiyoor on December 05, 2024. The Division bench of Justice Anil K.Narendran and Justice Muralee Krishna S was hearing the …

"Callous & Casual Attitude Of State Towards Proceedings" : High Court Slams Kerala Govt For Not Filing Counter-Affidavit
8 months, 3 weeks ago

"Callous & Casual Attitude Of State Towards Proceedings" : High Court Slams Kerala Govt For Not Filing Counter-Affidavit

Live Law  

The High Court in a recent order came down heavily on the State Government for the callous and casual attitude they are having towards the Court proceedings. Justice Dinesh Kumar Singh observed: “This callous and casual approach of the State Government does not augur well in the dispensation of justice and would only show disrespect to the High Court, the …

Judge Not Initiating Summary Contempt Proceedings Doesn't Bar Court From Initiating Suo Moto Proceedings: Kerala High Court
9 months, 2 weeks ago

Judge Not Initiating Summary Contempt Proceedings Doesn't Bar Court From Initiating Suo Moto Proceedings: Kerala High Court

Live Law  

The Kerala High Court has held that if a Judge didn't initiate contempt proceedings in accordance with the procedure as laid down under Section 14 of the Contempt of Courts Act, it does not bar the High Court from initiating suo moto contempt proceedings under Section 15 of the Act. The Division Bench of Justice Anil K. Narendran and Justice …

Kerala High Court Initiates Suo Motu Contempt Proceedings Against CPI(M) Idukki Secretary For Continuing Office Construction Despite Orders
1 year, 6 months ago

Kerala High Court Initiates Suo Motu Contempt Proceedings Against CPI(M) Idukki Secretary For Continuing Office Construction Despite Orders

Live Law  

The Kerala High Court on Thursday initiated contempt of court proceedings against the Idukki District Secretary of CPI, C.V. Varghese, for proceeding with the construction of the political party's office at Santhanpara, in violation of the Court's order to halt the same. The Division Bench comprising Justice A. Muhamed Mustaque and Justice Sophy Thomas further restrained the party office. The …

Contempt Case: Kerala High Court Grants Bail to 'V4 Kochi' President Nipun Cherian
2 years ago

Contempt Case: Kerala High Court Grants Bail to 'V4 Kochi' President Nipun Cherian

Live Law  

The Kerala High on Monday granted bail to 'V4 Kochi' President Nipun Cherian, in connection with his arrest in the contempt case initiated against him for his statements against a sitting judge of the High Court. The court granted Cherian bail, by treating his affidavit as a self-bond for his attendance in the case as and when required, on the …

Contempt Case: Kerala High Court Directs Issuance Of Non-Bailable Warrant For Arrest Of 'V4 Kochi' President Nipun Cherian
2 years, 1 month ago

Contempt Case: Kerala High Court Directs Issuance Of Non-Bailable Warrant For Arrest Of 'V4 Kochi' President Nipun Cherian

Live Law  

The Kerala High Court on Tuesday directed the issuance of a non-bailable warrant to the District Police Chief, Ernakulam, for the arrest and production of 'V4 Kochi' President Nipun Cherian, against whom a contempt case has been initiated by the court for his statements against a sitting judge of Kerala High Court. Their restraint stems from the nobility that they …

Kerala: State Govt apologizes before HC for delay in seizing PFI properties
2 years, 2 months ago

Kerala: State Govt apologizes before HC for delay in seizing PFI properties

Op India  

On Friday, 23rd December 2022, the Kerala state government furnished an unconditional apology before the Kerala High Court for stalling the recovery of 5.20 crores in losses from the Popular Front of India for a flash strike organized by the banned Islamist outfit on 23rd September 2022. #BREAKING | Kerala Govt tenders unconditional apology before High Court for failing to …

TN Chief Secretary Writes To All Departments For Timely Implementation Of Court Orders To Avoid Contempt Proceedings
2 years, 8 months ago

TN Chief Secretary Writes To All Departments For Timely Implementation Of Court Orders To Avoid Contempt Proceedings

Live Law  

The Chief Secretary to the State of Tamil Nadu, Mr. V Irai Anbu recently circulated a letter to his subordinates including Additional Chief Secretaries, Principal Secretaries, Secretaries to Government, all heads of departments and all district collectors calling upon them to implement court orders within time for avoiding contempt proceedings. The letter was in response to an observation made by …

Municipality Secretary Arrested & Produced Before Kerala High Court For Repeatedly Failing To Appear In Contempt Case
2 years, 11 months ago

Municipality Secretary Arrested & Produced Before Kerala High Court For Repeatedly Failing To Appear In Contempt Case

Live Law  

Pathanamthitta Municipal Corporation Secretary Sherla Beegam was arrested and produced before the Kerala High Court on Wednesday in a contempt case for her failure to appear before the court despite being summoned several times. Kunhikrishnan asked her not to repeat this behaviour in the future and to seek an appeal or review if she was not content with the order …

'A Very Dangerous Trend': Kerala High Court Cautions Officer With Contempt Charges For Repeatedly Circumventing Its Orders
3 years, 4 months ago

'A Very Dangerous Trend': Kerala High Court Cautions Officer With Contempt Charges For Repeatedly Circumventing Its Orders

Live Law  

The Kerala High Court on Thursday warned an Assistant Educational Officer of contempt proceedings under Article 215 of the Constitution, for his repeated circumvention from the orders of the Court. Justice Devan Ramachandran pulled up the AEO for proceeding with contempt despite being given several opportunities:"When this court notices obstinate belligerence from the respondent answering. Justice Devan Ramachandran pulled up …

Delhi High Court Issues Notice On Contempt Application Filed By Telecom Watchdog Citing Interference With Administration Of Justice
3 years, 6 months ago

Delhi High Court Issues Notice On Contempt Application Filed By Telecom Watchdog Citing Interference With Administration Of Justice

Live Law  

The Delhi High Court today issued notice on an application for initiation of contempt, filed by Telecom Watchdog in the case pertaining to grant of telecom contracts to private players under the Universal Services Obligation, allegedly without conducing a tender process.The contempt petition is filed against Secretary, DoT; Deputy Administrator, USO Fund, DoT; and certain Police. The Delhi High Court …

Kerala High Court Issues Contempt Notice To Union Govt Secretaries Over Delay In Appointment Of KAT Chairman
3 years, 7 months ago

Kerala High Court Issues Contempt Notice To Union Govt Secretaries Over Delay In Appointment Of KAT Chairman

Live Law  

The Kerala High Court has issued contempt notice to the Secretaries of the Central Government for its failure to appoint a Chairman for the Kerala Administrative Tribunal within the stipulated time as directed by the Court. A Division Bench of Justice A Muhamed Mustaque and Justice Kauser Edappagath issued notice to the Secretary of Union Cabinet as well as the …

Single Judge Bench Can Take Cognizance And Decide Civil Contempt Petitions: Kerala High Court
4 years, 1 month ago

Single Judge Bench Can Take Cognizance And Decide Civil Contempt Petitions: Kerala High Court

Live Law  

The Kerala High Court has held that a Single Judge Bench can take cognizance and decide civil contempt petition.The Division Bench comprising the Chief Justice S. Manikumar and Justice Shaji P. Chaly struck down Rule 6 of the Contempt of Courts Rules as ultra vires to the Constitution of India and Section 19 of the Contempt of Courts Act. The …

Justice Lokur, Arundhati Roy, 130 other dignitaries urge SC to drop contempt case against Prashant Bhushan
4 years, 7 months ago

Justice Lokur, Arundhati Roy, 130 other dignitaries urge SC to drop contempt case against Prashant Bhushan

India Today  

Over 130 dignitaries, including former apex court judge Justice MB Lokur and renowned writer Arundhati Roy, urged the Supreme Court on Monday to "reconsider" and "withdraw" its decision to "initiate suo-motu contempt proceedings" against activist-lawyer Prashant Bhushan. The top court had on July 22 issued show-cause notice to Bhushan on the contempt proceedings initiated against him for his two allegedly …

Kerala AG Sanctions Criminal Contempt Against Businessman For Remarks Against Sitting Judge [Read Order]
5 years, 8 months ago

Kerala AG Sanctions Criminal Contempt Against Businessman For Remarks Against Sitting Judge [Read Order]

Live Law  

The Advocate General of Kerala C P Sudhakara Prasad has given sanction to two lawyers to move for criminal contempt against Kerala-based businessman Kochouseph Chittilappilly for remarks against a sitting judge.The AG observed that Chittilappilly lowered the dignity of the Court by writing a letter to the Chief Justice complaining of oral remarks allegedly made by Justice Devan. The Advocate …

Supreme Court stays contempt proceedings against Jacob Thomas
6 years, 11 months ago

Supreme Court stays contempt proceedings against Jacob Thomas

Deccan Chronicle  

New Delhi: Lending a breather to suspended IPS officer Jacob Thomas, the Supreme Court on Monday stayed the contempt of court proceedings the Kerala High Court initiated suo motu. On March 16, the HC held that prima facie his complaint to the Central Vigilance Commission tantamount to criminal contempt defined by the Contempt of Courts Act. Denying these charges, he …

SC Stays Contempt Proceedings Against Former Kerala Vigilance Director Jacob Thomas
6 years, 11 months ago

SC Stays Contempt Proceedings Against Former Kerala Vigilance Director Jacob Thomas

Live Law  

A Supreme Court bench of Justice AK Sikri and Justice Ashok Bhushan on Monday issued notice to the Kerala High Court on an SLP preferred by the state’s former vigilance director Jacob Thomas against the March 20 order of the high court initiating suo motu contempt proceedings against him, thereby staying the proceedings.BackgroundThe Kerala High Court had initiated contempt. A …

SC Stays Contempt Proceedings Against Former Kerala Vigilance Director Jacob Thomas
6 years, 11 months ago

SC Stays Contempt Proceedings Against Former Kerala Vigilance Director Jacob Thomas

Live Law  

A Supreme Court bench of Justice AK Sikri and Justice Ashok Bhushan on Monday issued notice to the Kerala High Court on an SLP preferred by the state’s former vigilance director Jacob Thomas against the March 20 order of the high court initiating suo motu contempt proceedings against him, thereby staying the proceedings.BackgroundThe Kerala High Court had initiated contempt. A …

Kerala HC Initiates Contempt Proceedings Against Former Vigilance Chief Jacob Thomas For Complaint Against Sitting Judges
7 years ago

Kerala HC Initiates Contempt Proceedings Against Former Vigilance Chief Jacob Thomas For Complaint Against Sitting Judges

Live Law  

The Kerala High Court has initiated contempt proceedings against former vigilance director Jacob Thomas for levelling allegations of corruption against two high court judges – Justice P Ubaid and Justice Abraham Mathew, who were allegedly victimising him by passing adverse judgments in several corruption cases he has been probing, including the Pattor land scam.The development follows. The Kerala High Court …

Kerala HC Initiates Contempt Proceedings Against Former Vigilance Chief Jacob Thomas For Complaint Against Sitting Judges
7 years ago

Kerala HC Initiates Contempt Proceedings Against Former Vigilance Chief Jacob Thomas For Complaint Against Sitting Judges

Live Law  

The Kerala High Court has initiated contempt proceedings against former vigilance director Jacob Thomas for levelling allegations of corruption against two high court judges – Justice P Ubaid and Justice Abraham Mathew, who were allegedly victimising him by passing adverse judgments in several corruption cases he has been probing, including the Pattor land scam.The development follows. The Kerala High Court …

Kerala HC Closes Contempt Case Against Journo Who Alleged Corruption, Nepotism In Judicial Appointments [Read Judgment]
7 years, 7 months ago

Kerala HC Closes Contempt Case Against Journo Who Alleged Corruption, Nepotism In Judicial Appointments [Read Judgment]

Live Law  

He offered to publish in a regional newspaper having wide circulation in Kochi, a corrective-cum-apologyThe Kerala High Court has closed a criminal contempt proceeding against a man who, in his newspaper article, alleged corruption and nepotism in judicial appointments.Jaleel TA, owned a weekly newspaper named My Kochi, and he published an article in December 2016, alleging that the collegium. He …

Kerala HC Closes Contempt Case Against Journo Who Alleged Corruption, Nepotism In Judicial Appointments [Read Judgment]
7 years, 7 months ago

Kerala HC Closes Contempt Case Against Journo Who Alleged Corruption, Nepotism In Judicial Appointments [Read Judgment]

Live Law  

He offered to publish in a regional newspaper having wide circulation in Kochi, a corrective-cum-apologyThe Kerala High Court has closed a criminal contempt proceeding against a man who, in his newspaper article, alleged corruption and nepotism in judicial appointments.Jaleel TA, owned a weekly newspaper named My Kochi, and he published an article in December 2016, alleging that the collegium. He …

SC slams Kerala govt for delay in appointing Senkumar as police chief; slaps Rs 25,000 fine
7 years, 10 months ago

SC slams Kerala govt for delay in appointing Senkumar as police chief; slaps Rs 25,000 fine

Firstpost  

The Supreme Court on 5 May sought response of the Kerala Chief Secretary on a contempt plea by senior IPS officer T P Senkumar, who has alleged delay in his reinstatement as the state police chief despite the apex court’s order. New Delhi: The Supreme Court on 5 May sought response of the Kerala Chief Secretary on a contempt plea …

Unprecedented Contempt Case Hearing In Supreme Court On Wednesday
8 years, 1 month ago

Unprecedented Contempt Case Hearing In Supreme Court On Wednesday

Live Law  

A Seven Judge Bench of the Supreme Court, comprising the Chief Justice of India, Justice J.S.Khehar and six senior-most Judges, will hear at 10.30 AM on Wednesday, a suo-motu civil contempt case against Justice C.S.Karnan, Judge of the Calcutta High Court.The case, listed in the Cause-list for February 8, has surprised observers, as it is for the first time that …

Unprecedented Contempt Case Hearing In Supreme Court On Wednesday
8 years, 1 month ago

Unprecedented Contempt Case Hearing In Supreme Court On Wednesday

Live Law  

A Seven Judge Bench of the Supreme Court, comprising the Chief Justice of India, Justice J.S.Khehar and six senior-most Judges, will hear at 10.30 AM on Wednesday, a suo-motu civil contempt case against Justice C.S.Karnan, Judge of the Calcutta High Court.The case, listed in the Cause-list for February 8, has surprised observers, as it is for the first time that …

Media vs Lawyers: Kerala HC to hear Contempt Petition against Police and Journalists on Monday [Read Petition]
8 years, 7 months ago

Media vs Lawyers: Kerala HC to hear Contempt Petition against Police and Journalists on Monday [Read Petition]

Live Law  

A Contempt Petition moved by Advocate JS Ajith Kumar has been listed for hearing on Monday before the Kerala High Court. They were blocking the road and in blatant disobedience of the judgment of the division bench of the High Court of Kerala in George Koshi Vs. State of Kerala reported in 2002 KLT 503. In George Koshi Vs. State …

Media vs Lawyers: Kerala HC to hear Contempt Petition against Police and Journalists on Monday [Read Petition]
8 years, 7 months ago

Media vs Lawyers: Kerala HC to hear Contempt Petition against Police and Journalists on Monday [Read Petition]

Live Law  

A Contempt Petition moved by Advocate JS Ajith Kumar has been listed for hearing on Monday before the Kerala High Court. They were blocking the road and in blatant disobedience of the judgment of the division bench of the High Court of Kerala in George Koshi Vs. State of Kerala reported in 2002 KLT 503. In George Koshi Vs. State …

Kerala HC admits petition seeking to declare contempt of court jurisdiction as unconstitutional [Read Petition]
8 years, 8 months ago

Kerala HC admits petition seeking to declare contempt of court jurisdiction as unconstitutional [Read Petition]

Live Law  

The Division Bench of High Court of Kerala, comprising of Acting Chief Justice Thottathil B Radhakrishnan and Justice P.V Asha has admitted a writ petition seeking to declare the exercise of contempt of court jurisdiction as unconstitutional.The public interest litigation has been filed by Advocate Mathews J Nedumpara contending that contempt jurisdiction amounted to negation of powers of. The Division …

Kerala HC admits petition seeking to declare contempt of court jurisdiction as unconstitutional [Read Petition]
8 years, 8 months ago

Kerala HC admits petition seeking to declare contempt of court jurisdiction as unconstitutional [Read Petition]

Live Law  

The Division Bench of High Court of Kerala, comprising of Acting Chief Justice Thottathil B Radhakrishnan and Justice P.V Asha has admitted a writ petition seeking to declare the exercise of contempt of court jurisdiction as unconstitutional.The public interest litigation has been filed by Advocate Mathews J Nedumpara contending that contempt jurisdiction amounted to negation of powers of. The Division …

Bribe Offer to Kerala HC Judge; Lawyers Forum moves AG seeking Contempt action
8 years, 9 months ago

Bribe Offer to Kerala HC Judge; Lawyers Forum moves AG seeking Contempt action

Live Law  

A petition has been filed by Indian Association of Lawyers, before the Advocate General seeking sanction to initiate contempt of court proceedings against those who have offered bribe to a Kerala High Court Judge Justice K.T. As per the petition, it is stated that the attempt to bribe the judge resulted in interference with administration of Justice amounting to contempt …

Bribe Offer to Kerala HC Judge; Lawyers Forum moves AG seeking Contempt action
8 years, 9 months ago

Bribe Offer to Kerala HC Judge; Lawyers Forum moves AG seeking Contempt action

Live Law  

A petition has been filed by Indian Association of Lawyers, before the Advocate General seeking sanction to initiate contempt of court proceedings against those who have offered bribe to a Kerala High Court Judge Justice K.T. As per the petition, it is stated that the attempt to bribe the judge resulted in interference with administration of Justice amounting to contempt …

Kerala HC initiate Contempt Proceedings against Kerala Minister for Cultural Affairs KC Joseph
9 years, 1 month ago

Kerala HC initiate Contempt Proceedings against Kerala Minister for Cultural Affairs KC Joseph

Live Law  

A Division bench of the Kerala High Court on Tuesday had decided to initiate contempt of court proceedings against Minister for Culture and Rural affairs, State of Kerala, Mr K.C Joseph for his alleged derogatory remarks against Justice Alexander Thomas, after the latter had criticised the inefficiency of the Advocate General’s office in conducting of the cases before the. A …

Single Bench of Kerala High Court doubts the correctness of a DB Judgment [Read Judgment]
10 years, 1 month ago

Single Bench of Kerala High Court doubts the correctness of a DB Judgment [Read Judgment]

Live Law  

A Single Bench of Kerala High Court presided over by Justice Dama Seshadri Naidu has doubted the correctness of the judgment rendered by a Division Bench led by the then Chief Justice of Kerala High Court, Dr. Manjula Chellur in the case of Jyothilal K. R. v. Mathai M.J., reported in 2014 KLT 147. Jyothilal's case however concludes that it …

Question of contempt
17 years, 5 months ago

Question of contempt

The Hindu  

THE Contempt of Courts Act, 1971, defines civil contempt as wilful disobedience of any judgment, decree, direction, order or other process of a court or wilful breach of an undertaking given to a court. The Supreme Court on September 30 and on October 1 found force in the argument advanced by the All India Anna Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam that the …

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