Do not malign judges, says Supreme Court
8 years, 5 months ago

Do not malign judges, says Supreme Court

Deccan Chronicle  

New Delhi: Vilification of judges and the judiciary would lead to the destruction of the system of administration of justice and will not come within the ambit of fair criticism, the Supreme Court has held. If there is a calculated effort to undermine the judiciary, the Courts will exercise their jurisdiction to punish the offender for committing contempt.” The appellants Het Ram Beniwal and Bhuramal Swami who belonged to the CPM were convicted and sentenced for two months and a fine of Rs 2,000 for contempt of court for scandalising the judiciary by the Rajasthan HC. Prashant Bhushan, who argued for the appellants said the statements can only be said as fair criticism and will not amount to contempt of court. Disposing the appeal, the Bench said the statements made by the appellants are not only derogatory but also have the propensity to lower the authority of the Court.

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

Courts Must Avoid Disparaging Remarks Which Lower Credibility Of Investigating Authority: Delhi High Court
1 month, 1 week ago

Courts Must Avoid Disparaging Remarks Which Lower Credibility Of Investigating Authority: Delhi High Court

Live Law  

The Delhi High Court has observed that the use of scathing and disparaging remarks which tend to lower the credibility of the investigating authority ought to be avoided by the courts.Justice Amit Mahajan said that strong criticism and vituperative remarks, may have a devastating impact on the reputation and career of police officials which are not only unnecessary but also …

Delhi HC to hear BJP leader's plea against CM Atishi in defamation case on February 3
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Delhi HC to hear BJP leader's plea against CM Atishi in defamation case on February 3

The Hindu  

The Delhi High Court will hear a BJP leader's plea challenging an order dismissing his defamation case against Chief Minister Atishi on Monday. In his plea, Praveen Shankar Kapoor said while rejecting the defamation complaint and quashing the summons issued by a magisterial court, the special judge went "beyond" the scope of his power in law. According to the complaint …

Allegations Of Ruling Party Misusing Investigating Agencies Part Of Freedom Of Political Speech, Not Defamation: Delhi Court
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Allegations Of Ruling Party Misusing Investigating Agencies Part Of Freedom Of Political Speech, Not Defamation: Delhi Court

Live Law  

A Delhi Court on Tuesday observed that the allegations of political corruption, poaching of politicians or misuse of investigating agencies by the ruling dispensation against political opponents are part of freedom of political speech and won't amount to defamation per se.Special judge Vishal Gogne of Rouse Avenue Courts said that each political formation is known to project its own vision. …

Accusing Judge As Corrupt In Open Court, Does It Not Lower Image Of Judiciary?
2 months ago

Accusing Judge As Corrupt In Open Court, Does It Not Lower Image Of Judiciary?

Live Law  

Recently, I went through a judgment delivered by the Bombay High Court in the matter of S.B. Patil, 7th Joint Civil Judge, Senior Division and Additional Chief Judicial Magistrate, Thane, had made a reference to the High Court under the provisions of Section 15 of the Contempt of Courts Act, 1971, stating that one Manubhai Patel i.e. Upon this, the …

SC expunges adverse HC remarks against Delhi judge, stresses judicial restraint
4 months ago

SC expunges adverse HC remarks against Delhi judge, stresses judicial restraint

Hindustan Times  

New Delhi, The Supreme Court on Friday expunged adverse remarks made by the Delhi High Court against an additional district and sessions Judge, saying the superior courts must exercise restraint while commenting on the personal conduct of judicial officers. SC expunges adverse HC remarks against Delhi judge, stresses judicial restraint A bench comprising Justices Abhay S Oka, Ahsanuddin Amanullah, and …

Delhi HC holds lawyer guilty of contempt, gives 4 months jail for remarks against judges
4 months, 2 weeks ago

Delhi HC holds lawyer guilty of contempt, gives 4 months jail for remarks against judges

Hindustan Times  

New Delhi, The Delhi High Court has held a lawyer guilty of criminal contempt, sentencing him to four months' imprisonment for "scandalising and lowering the dignity" of courts through his remarks against judges. Delhi HC holds lawyer guilty of contempt, gives 4 months jail for remarks against judges A bench of Justices Pratibha M Singh and Amit Sharma held the …

​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 …

In a special hearing, Supreme Court Bench expunges Punjab and Haryana High Court judge’s remarks against top court
7 months, 2 weeks ago

In a special hearing, Supreme Court Bench expunges Punjab and Haryana High Court judge’s remarks against top court

The Hindu  

A Bench led by Chief Justice of India D.Y. A video capturing the comments by Justice Rajbir Sehrawat of the Punjab and Haryana High Court, in court, was widely circulated on social media, compelling the Chief Justice of India to urge judges to exercise restraint and responsibility while making observations in the course of court proceedings. Although Attorney General R. …

They were unwarranted, scandalous: SC expunges HC judge's remarks against apex court
7 months, 2 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 …

Was trolled for shifting seating position: Chief Justice Chandrachud
1 year ago

Was trolled for shifting seating position: Chief Justice Chandrachud

India Today  

Chief Justice of India DY Chandrachud on Saturday recalled a recent incident of him facing "trolling" and "vicious abuse" for adjusting his seating position, during a hearing due to discomfort. "Just four or five days ago when I was hearing a case, I had a little pain in my back, so all that I did was I placed my elbows …

'Need to maintain Dignity & Reputation Of Judicial Officers': Supreme Court Upholds Conviction Of Advocate In Contempt Case
1 year, 1 month ago

'Need to maintain Dignity & Reputation Of Judicial Officers': Supreme Court Upholds Conviction Of Advocate In Contempt Case

Live Law  

The Supreme Court, while convicting an advocate in a seventeen-year-old criminal contempt case, reiterated that an apology must be evidence of remorse for the contemptuous acts. The Division Bench of Justices Vikram Nath and PS Narasimha was hearing an appeal of one Gulshan Bajwa, a lawyer, who was convicted by the Delhi High Court of criminal contempt. Besides, the High …

Supreme Court Asks Lawyer Imprisoned For Contempt Of Court To Tender Apology Before Judges
1 year, 2 months ago

Supreme Court Asks Lawyer Imprisoned For Contempt Of Court To Tender Apology Before Judges

Live Law  

The Supreme Court on Friday asked a lawyer, who was sentenced to six months imprisonment by the Delhi High Court for contempt of court, to tender an unconditional apology before the judges against whom he made objectionable remarks. She pointed out that even in cases where more grave allegations have been made, the Supreme Court has let off contemnors with …

Contempt | Delhi High Court Sentences Lawyer To 6 Months In Jail For Making 'Scandalous Imputations' Against Judges In Pleading
1 year, 2 months ago

Contempt | Delhi High Court Sentences Lawyer To 6 Months In Jail For Making 'Scandalous Imputations' Against Judges In Pleading

Live Law  

The Delhi High Court yesterday sentenced a lawyer to six months in jail after finding him guilty of contempt of court for making “contumacious allegations” and “scandalous imputations” against judges of the High Court as well as District Courts in a criminal appeal filed by him on behalf of a rape survivor. A division bench of Justice Suresh Kumar Kait …

‘We Have Nothing To Hide’: Delhi High Court Refuses Gag Order In Criminal Contempt Case Against Litigant Seeking Death Penalty For Judge
1 year, 6 months ago

‘We Have Nothing To Hide’: Delhi High Court Refuses Gag Order In Criminal Contempt Case Against Litigant Seeking Death Penalty For Judge

Live Law  

The Delhi High Court on Monday refused to pass a gag order in the criminal contempt proceedings initiated by it against a litigant who demanded that death penalty be imposed on a sitting judge who dismissed his pleas.As the counsel representing the State requested that the hearings in the matter be held in-camera and orders be not made public, Justice …

Delhi High Court Issues Criminal Contempt Notice To Litigant Seeking Death Penalty For Single Judge, Making 'Whimsical Allegations'
1 year, 6 months ago

Delhi High Court Issues Criminal Contempt Notice To Litigant Seeking Death Penalty For Single Judge, Making 'Whimsical Allegations'

Live Law  

The Delhi High Court has issued show cause notice for criminal contempt to a litigant who sought death penalty for a single judge for dismissing his pleas and made 'whimsical and objectionable allegations' not only against the judge but also the government officials as well as the Supreme Court of India.“These averments, extracted hereinabove, are prima facie aimed at scandalising …

Public Insult By Judicial Order Has Tremendous Impact On Individual’s Reputation, Restrain Must Be Exercised: Delhi High Court
1 year, 11 months ago

Public Insult By Judicial Order Has Tremendous Impact On Individual’s Reputation, Restrain Must Be Exercised: Delhi High Court

Live Law  

The Delhi High Court has said that public insult and disrespect by way of a publicly available judicial order has tremendous impact on an individual’s self-esteem and reputation in the society and judicial restrain must be exercised by courts in passing such strictures. As the trial court had also expressed displeasure about framing of questions in improper sentences by officers, …

'Morally obligated to apologise for sharing information from a source who retracted article': Vivek Agnihotri
1 year, 11 months ago

'Morally obligated to apologise for sharing information from a source who retracted article': Vivek Agnihotri

Op India  

On Tuesday, filmmaker Vivek Agnihotri released a statement in the 2018 Contempt-of-Court case to reveal that he respects the Indian judiciary and would never say or write anything that is unsubstantiated and which goes against the sanctity of the judiciary. This is a day after the Delhi High Court discharged Agnihotri after he appeared in person and tendered an unconditional …

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 …

Sexual Harassment Allegations Against Ex-Judge : Supreme Court Asks If It Is Necessary To Go On With Defamation Suit
2 years, 2 months ago

Sexual Harassment Allegations Against Ex-Judge : Supreme Court Asks If It Is Necessary To Go On With Defamation Suit

Live Law  

While hearing a petition moved by a woman in 2014 seeking transfer of a defamation suit filed by a former judge of the Supreme Court from Delhi High Court, the Supreme Court, on Monday, raised a query whether it is necessary to go on with the defamation suit. The former judge had filed the defamation suit against the woman in …

Misbehaviour With Lady Judge| Allahabad High Court Debars Advocate From Practising In UP Courts, Orders Security For Judge
2 years, 2 months ago

Misbehaviour With Lady Judge| Allahabad High Court Debars Advocate From Practising In UP Courts, Orders Security For Judge

Live Law  

The Allahabad High Court has debarred an advocate, who misbehaved, insulted, and abused a lady judge posted in a court under the Bulandshahr Judgeship, from practicing law before the UP Courts. The Court has also ordered him to appear in person before HC on January 12.The Bench of Justice Ashwani Kumar Mishra and Justice Shiv Shanker Prasad passed this order …

Supreme Court Discharges State Of Uttarakhand & Its DGP From Contempt Plea Filed By Tushar Gandhi Alleging Inaction In Dharma Sansad Hate Speech Cases
2 years, 4 months ago

Supreme Court Discharges State Of Uttarakhand & Its DGP From Contempt Plea Filed By Tushar Gandhi Alleging Inaction In Dharma Sansad Hate Speech Cases

Live Law  

In a contempt plea filed by Tushar Gandhi alleging blatant disobedience by the DGP, Uttarakhand Police and DGP, Delhi Police to take action with respect to hate speeches made by prominent persons in Dharma Sansad in the State of Uttarakhand and an event organised by Hindu Yuva Vahini in NCT of Delhi, the Supreme Court, on Friday, discharged the State …

Supreme Court Seeks Responses Of Uttarakhand, Delhi Govts On Contempt Plea Alleging Inaction In Dharma Sansad Hate Speech Cases
2 years, 5 months ago

Supreme Court Seeks Responses Of Uttarakhand, Delhi Govts On Contempt Plea Alleging Inaction In Dharma Sansad Hate Speech Cases

Live Law  

In a contempt plea alleging blatant and disobedience by the DGP, Uttarakhand Police and DGP, Delhi Police to take action with respect to hate speeches made by prominent persons in Dharma Sansad in the State of Uttarakhand and an event organised by Hindu Yuva Vahini in NCT of Delhi, the Supreme Court, on Monday, directed the Uttarakhand Government and the …

'Attempt To Threaten Judges With Contempt Pleas Unacceptable': Madhya Pradesh High Court Warns Litigants Against 'Adventurism'
2 years, 5 months ago

'Attempt To Threaten Judges With Contempt Pleas Unacceptable': Madhya Pradesh High Court Warns Litigants Against 'Adventurism'

Live Law  

Deprecating the practice of bringing "every wrong order" passed by trial courts under contempt jurisdiction, the Madhya Pradesh High Court has observed that trying to threaten judges with contempt pleas will not be accepted. Pulling up four litigants for making 'reckless allegations' against a trial court judge, a division bench comprising of Chief Justice Ravi Malimath and Justice Vishal Mishra …

Supreme Court closes 2009 contempt of court case against Prashant Bhushan
2 years, 6 months ago

Supreme Court closes 2009 contempt of court case against Prashant Bhushan

Op India  

On August 30, the Supreme Court of India closed the 2009 contempt of court case against advocate Prashant Bhushan and Tehelka founder Tarun Tejpal as the duo had tendered an apology/explanation to the court. In its order, the court said, “In view of the apologies made by the contemnors, we don’t deem it necessary to continue the matter.” The court …

SC drops contempt case against Prashant Bhushan, Tarun Tejpal
2 years, 6 months ago

SC drops contempt case against Prashant Bhushan, Tarun Tejpal

Firstpost  

The top court had in November 2009 issued contempt notices to Bhushan and Tejpal for allegedly casting aspersions on some sitting and former top court judges in an interview to a news magazine. Tejpal was then editor of the magazine New Delhi: The Supreme Court on Tuesday dropped a contempt case against activist-lawyer Prashant Bhushan and journalist Tarun Tejpal filed …

Bar Council condemns Prashant Bhushan remarks against Supreme Court
2 years, 7 months ago

Bar Council condemns Prashant Bhushan remarks against Supreme Court

Op India  

The Bar Council of India on Saturday heavily criticized advocate Prashant Bhushan for his recent remarks against the apex court. This is days after advocate Prashant Bhushan passed critical comments about the Supreme Court and its judges. On August 10, Bhushan addressed a webinar organized by the Indian American Muslim Council and said that in its recent judgments in the …

Judiciary Not Immune From Criticism But Action Must Be Taken When Based On Distorted Facts To Intentionally Lower Court's Dignity: Delhi High Court
2 years, 8 months ago

Judiciary Not Immune From Criticism But Action Must Be Taken When Based On Distorted Facts To Intentionally Lower Court's Dignity: Delhi High Court

Live Law  

While observing that Judiciary is not immune from criticism, the Delhi High Court has observed that such criticism cannot be based on distorted facts or gross misrepresentation of material averments to intentionally lower its dignity and respect.Justice Jasmeet Singh, who was dealing with an appeal raising allegations against Trial Court and High Court judges, issued notice to the. While observing …

AG Refuses Sanction For Contempt Action Against Retired HC Judge & 2 Senior Advocates For Comments On SC In Nupur Sharma Case
2 years, 8 months ago

AG Refuses Sanction For Contempt Action Against Retired HC Judge & 2 Senior Advocates For Comments On SC In Nupur Sharma Case

Live Law  

The Attorney General for India KK Venugopal refused to grant sanction to initiate criminal contempt action against former High Court judge Justice SN Dhingra and Senior Advocates Aman Lekhi and K Ramakumar for their comments criticising the Supreme Court's remarks in Nupur Sharma case.The AG declined the sanction sought by Advocate CR Jaya Skin, who alleged that the comments were …

After OpIndia, letter seeks contempt proceedings against retd Justice Dhingra for criticising SC judges' statements in Nupur Sharma case
2 years, 8 months ago

After OpIndia, letter seeks contempt proceedings against retd Justice Dhingra for criticising SC judges' statements in Nupur Sharma case

Op India  

An advocate by the name of Jaya Sukin has fired off a letter to Attorney General KK Venugopal, seeking permission to initiate criminal contempt proceedings against retired Judge SN Dhingra, and advocates Aman Lekhi and Rama Kumar. BREAKING: Advocate Jaya Sukin writes to AG KK Venugopal for consent to initiate criminal contempt proceedings against Justice SN Dhingra, Senior Advocates Aman …

[Contempt] Democratic Fabric Of Society Will Suffer If Respect For Judiciary Is Undermined: Delhi High Court
2 years, 10 months ago

[Contempt] Democratic Fabric Of Society Will Suffer If Respect For Judiciary Is Undermined: Delhi High Court

Live Law  

Observing that the purpose of contempt jurisdiction is to uphold the majesty and dignity of the courts of law, the Delhi High Court has said that the democratic fabric of society will suffer if respect for the judiciary is undermined.Justice Subramonium Prasad observed thus:"The purpose of contempt jurisdiction is to uphold the majesty and dignity of the courts of law, …

Tempting To Contempt – Authentic Or Anathematic?
3 years, 2 months ago

Tempting To Contempt – Authentic Or Anathematic?

Live Law  

Scandalising the court Lord Atkin, the famous British Judge while dealing with a contempt case in 1936, observed: "Justice is not a cloistered virtue: she must be allowed to suffer the scrutiny and respectful, even though outspoken, comments of ordinary men." Justice Ruma Pal, a former Judge of the Supreme Court, flayed the use of contempt, where she said, "Judges …

Delhi Court Imposes 10K Cost On Frivolous Litigant Accusing Judge Of Threatening With Judicial Powers
3 years, 4 months ago

Delhi Court Imposes 10K Cost On Frivolous Litigant Accusing Judge Of Threatening With Judicial Powers

Live Law  

A Delhi Court has imposed Rs. The petitioner however submitted that he had opted not to explicitly incorporate the comments made by the concerned Judicial Officer in the petition "out of decency and in order to uphold majesty of court" and had left the same as blank. "It is quite unfortunate that on the very first date when this petition …

Attorney General sanctions contempt proceedings against Ajeet Bharti
3 years, 6 months ago

Attorney General sanctions contempt proceedings against Ajeet Bharti

Op India  

Attorney General KK Venugopal has given his consent to initiate contempt proceedings against journalist Ajeet Bharti for a video where he is alleged to have made objectionable comments against the Judiciary. Earlier in July, Kritika Singh from Dr. Ram Manohar Lohiya National Law University, had written to the attorney general for sanction to initiate contempt proceedings against Ajeet Bharti, LawBeat …

SC suo motu registers contempt case against Rajdeep Sardesai: Details
4 years, 1 month ago

SC suo motu registers contempt case against Rajdeep Sardesai: Details

Op India  

The Supreme Court on Tuesday registered a suo motu criminal contempt case against the controversial journalist Rajdeep Sardesai for making a series of statements against the judiciary on Twitter in August last year. Supreme Court registers suo motu Criminal Contempt case against Rajdeep Sardesai for tweets criticising court, months after AG KK Venugopal denied consent report by @DebayonRoy#SupremeCourt #ContemptofCourt @sardesairajdeep …

There Should Be No Criminal Contempt, If The Criticism is Well Founded It Is Fine, If It Is Not Forget About It: Justice Madan Lokur
4 years, 2 months ago

There Should Be No Criminal Contempt, If The Criticism is Well Founded It Is Fine, If It Is Not Forget About It: Justice Madan Lokur

Live Law  

"There should be no criminal contempt. Discussing the appointment of judges in India, Justice Lokur remarked that when a name has been recommended by the High Court collegium, everyone knows and that it is an "open secret". "One of the sitting Supreme Court judges has recently said that the system of virtual court hearings is not working well. Former Editor-in-Chief …

A case for contempt? Kunal Kamra, the stand-up comedian taking on India’s Supreme Court
4 years, 3 months ago

A case for contempt? Kunal Kamra, the stand-up comedian taking on India’s Supreme Court

The Independent  

Indian stand-up comedian Kunal Kamra didn’t crack jokes about the country’s Supreme Court in order to get laughs. If they think they are beyond criticism, they should write this in the constitution and admit that ‘yes, we are the puppet of the ruling regime’,” Kamra says of the court’s judges. Kamra won’t stop joking about the Supreme Court’s handling of …

Contempt Of Court-Supreme Court Agrees To Hear Prashant Bhushan's Plea For Intra-Court Appeal Before Review Petitions Are Adjudicated
4 years, 3 months ago

Contempt Of Court-Supreme Court Agrees To Hear Prashant Bhushan's Plea For Intra-Court Appeal Before Review Petitions Are Adjudicated

Live Law  

Supreme Court on Wednesday allowed an application filed by Advocate Prashant Bhushan seeking a direction from the top court that the two plea's praying review of the orders of conviction for contempt of court be heard after the adjudication of the petition raising the issue of right of appeal.A three Judge Bench of the Supreme Court comprising of Justices AM …

Contempt of Court- Prashant Bhushan Moves Supreme Court Seeking Hearing On Plea For Intra-Court Appeal Before Review Petitions Are Adjudicated
4 years, 3 months ago

Contempt of Court- Prashant Bhushan Moves Supreme Court Seeking Hearing On Plea For Intra-Court Appeal Before Review Petitions Are Adjudicated

Live Law  

Advocate Prashant Bhushan has moved the Supreme Court seeking a direction from the top court that the two plea's praying review of the orders of conviction for contempt of court be heard after the adjudication of the petition raising the issue of right of appeal.On August 14, 2020 the Supreme Court held Bhushan guilty of contempt of court in the …

Attorney General's Consent Sought to Initiate Contempt Proceeding Against Prashant Bhushan
4 years, 3 months ago

Attorney General's Consent Sought to Initiate Contempt Proceeding Against Prashant Bhushan

News 18  

An advocate has written to Attorney General K K Venugopal seeking his consent to initiate criminal contempt proceedings against activist lawyer Prashant Bhushan for his remarks made during a recent interview to a newspaper. The letter by advocate Sunil Kumar Singh claimed the November 29 interview of Bhushan makes an “insinuation that Supreme Court of India does not function in …

Attorney General declines contempt case against Prashant Bhushan
4 years, 3 months ago

Attorney General declines contempt case against Prashant Bhushan

Op India  

Attorney General KK Venugopal declined to grant consent for initiation of contempt proceedings against contempt of court convict Advocate Prashant Bhushan. A Supreme Court Advocate Sunil Kumar Singh had written to the AG in October seeking his consent to initiate contempt proceedings against Bhushan for his tweets targeting the Chief Justice of India SA Bobde. Attorney General slams Prashant Bhushan …

'His Tirades Going Unabated' : Madras High Court Directs Blocking Of Ex-HC Judge Karnan's Videos With Obscene Allegations Against Judges & Their Families [Read Order]
4 years, 4 months ago

'His Tirades Going Unabated' : Madras High Court Directs Blocking Of Ex-HC Judge Karnan's Videos With Obscene Allegations Against Judges & Their Families [Read Order]

Live Law  

The Madras High Court on Tuesday slammed C S Karnan, former High Court judge, for uploading videos with obscene, derogatory and defamatory statements against former and sitting judges of the Supreme Court and High Court and also for passing rape threats and sexually coloured remarks against wives of judges, women lawyers and female court staff.A division bench comprising Justices. The …

SC lawyer seeks AG's consent to initiate contempt proceedings against Prashant Bhushan
4 years, 5 months ago

SC lawyer seeks AG's consent to initiate contempt proceedings against Prashant Bhushan

Op India  

Sunil Kumar Singh, Supreme Court Advocate, has written a letter to the Attorney General of India, KK Venugopal, seeking his consent to initiate contempt proceedings against Prashant Bhushan for his tweets targeting CJI SA Bobde. Survival of MP govt depends on this case pic.twitter.com/XWkYVjHkvH — Prashant Bhushan October 21, 2020 Tweet ‘scandalises’ the Supreme Court – says, petitioner In his …

SC Contempt Verdict Is A Fundamental Assault On Freedom Of Speech & Independence Of Bar: Prashant Bhushan Urges BCD To Not Initiate Disciplinary Action Against Him [Read Reply]
4 years, 5 months ago

SC Contempt Verdict Is A Fundamental Assault On Freedom Of Speech & Independence Of Bar: Prashant Bhushan Urges BCD To Not Initiate Disciplinary Action Against Him [Read Reply]

Live Law  

"I submit that the Bar Council should stand in solidarity with the rights of the members of the legal profession, and not take cognizance of the judgment of Supreme Court which have severely constricted and abridged the freedom, rights and dignity of the members of the Bar and also ordinary citizens," said Advocate Prashant Bhushan in reply to the letter …

Delhi Bar Council issues notice to Prashant Bhushan for his convicion in contempt of court case
4 years, 6 months ago

Delhi Bar Council issues notice to Prashant Bhushan for his convicion in contempt of court case

Op India  

The Bar Council of Delhi has sent a notice to controversial Supreme Court advocate Prashant Bhushan seeking his response on the proceedings against him under sections 24A and 35 of Advocates Act for his contempt of court against the judiciary, which has led to his conviction by the Supreme Court. Delhi Bar Council has sent a notice to @pbhushan1 seeking …

[Breaking] "Sardesai's Statement Not Serious As To Undermine The Majesty Of Supreme Court":AG Declines Consent To Initiate Contempt Against Rajdeep Sardesai
4 years, 6 months ago

[Breaking] "Sardesai's Statement Not Serious As To Undermine The Majesty Of Supreme Court":AG Declines Consent To Initiate Contempt Against Rajdeep Sardesai

Live Law  

Attorney General KK Venugopal has rejected an application seeking his consent for the initiation of contempt proceedings against Consulting Editor of the India Today Group, Rajdeep Sardesai for his tweets in relation to Prashant Bhushan Contempt Case."Mr. Attorney General KK Venugopal has rejected an application seeking his consent for the initiation of contempt proceedings against Consulting Editor of the India …

Prashant Bhushan Moves Supreme Court, Seeks Review of Contempt Case Verdict
4 years, 6 months ago

Prashant Bhushan Moves Supreme Court, Seeks Review of Contempt Case Verdict

News 18  

Activist-lawyer Prashant Bhushan on Monday moved the Supreme Court seeking review of the order holding him guilty for contempt of court for his two derogatory tweets against the judiciary. The lawyer was directed by the top court to deposit the fine with the Supreme Court registry by September 15 and failure to comply would entail a three-month jail term and …

Prashant Bhushan files review petition against SC's verdict in contempt case
4 years, 6 months ago

Prashant Bhushan files review petition against SC's verdict in contempt case

Op India  

Days after ‘gracefully’ accepting the punishment meted out to him by the apex court, Advocate Prashant Bhushan has decided to file a review petition in the Supreme Court against its verdict and the punishment meted out to him. Lawyer Prashant Bhushan files review petition in the Supreme Court against its judgement convicting him and imposing a fine of Re 1, …

'Defence Of Fair Comment Ignored': Prashant Bhushan Files Review Against Contempt Verdict [Read Petition]
4 years, 6 months ago

'Defence Of Fair Comment Ignored': Prashant Bhushan Files Review Against Contempt Verdict [Read Petition]

Live Law  

Advocate Prashant Bhushan has moved the Supreme Court seeking review of the contempt verdict passed against him by a Bench led by Justice Arun Mishra for his remarks over CJI and functioning of the Supreme Court. Filed through Advocate Kamini Jaiswal, the review petition states that the contempt proceedings against Mr. Bhushan should not have been heard by a bench …

Prashant Bhushan Moves SC Seeking 'Right To Intra- Court Appeal' Against 'Original Criminal Contempt Orders' Passed By It [Read Petition]
4 years, 6 months ago

Prashant Bhushan Moves SC Seeking 'Right To Intra- Court Appeal' Against 'Original Criminal Contempt Orders' Passed By It [Read Petition]

Live Law  

Advocate Prashant Bhushan, who was recently held guilty of contempt for his remarks over the CJI and functioning of the Supreme Court, has moved the Top Court seeking a declaration that a person convicted in an original criminal contempt case has a "right to an intra-court appeal" to be heard by a larger and different bench. Thus, while the court …

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