Petitions filed seeking initiation of contempt proceedings against Minister K C Joseph for his “disparaging” remarks at Justice Alexander Thomas
9 years, 7 months ago

Petitions filed seeking initiation of contempt proceedings against Minister K C Joseph for his “disparaging” remarks at Justice Alexander Thomas

Live Law  

A petition has been filed seeking sanction of Advocate General of Kerala for initiation of contempt of court proceedings against Kerala Culture Minister KC Joseph for his remarks against Justice Alexander Thomas. Joseph had taken to his face book page to express his displeasure at the remarks made by Justice Alexander Thomas in open court at the conduct of the government pleaders, office of the Advocate General, and even the Chief Minister. In another related development, the All India Lawyers Union, has approached the High Court directly by filing a petition seeking initiation of contempt of court proceedings against Minister KC Joseph for his remarks against justice Alexander Thomas. It may be recollected that in an earlier occasion, Minister KC Joseph had made certain scathing remarks against two high court judges, Justice Harun ul-Rashid and Justice SS Satheesachandran.

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KHCAA suspends senior advocate for attending Chief Justice’s meeting without permission
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2 weeks, 2 days ago

KHCAA suspends senior advocate for attending Chief Justice’s meeting without permission

New Indian Express  

KOCHI: The Kerala High Court Advocates Association has suspended Senior Advocate George Poonthottam for attending a meeting called by the Chief Justice without obtaining prior permission from the association. The meeting was aimed at settling the issue concerning Justice A. Badharudeen’s alleged rude behaviour towards a woman lawyer. Previously, the association had decided to boycott Justice Badharudeen’s court following a …

Kerala HC Judge’s rude behaviour: Woman lawyer requests advocates’ association to end protest
2 weeks, 3 days ago

Kerala HC Judge’s rude behaviour: Woman lawyer requests advocates’ association to end protest

New Indian Express  

KOCHI: A woman lawyer who allegedly faced rude behaviour from Kerala High Court Judge A Badharudeen on Saturday wrote to the Kerala High Court Advocates Association requesting the withdrawal of its ongoing protest. On Friday, KHCAA submitted a letter to Chief Justice Nitin M Jamdar, demanding an open court apology from Justice Badharudeen. In her letter, the lawyer mentioned that …

Advocate General's Order Declining Sanction To Initiate Criminal Contempt Not Subject To Challenge In Court: Kerala High Court
3 weeks, 2 days ago

Advocate General's Order Declining Sanction To Initiate Criminal Contempt Not Subject To Challenge In Court: Kerala High Court

Live Law  

The Kerala High Court held that refusal of sanction by the Advocate General for initiating criminal contempt proceedings under Section 15 of the Contempt of Courts Act of 1971 is not justiciable. “In the light of the emphatic proclamation of the law in Joseph Kuzhijalil's case, an order declining sanction by the learned Advocate General under Section 15 of the …

Contempt Jurisdiction Is Independent, Civil Contempt Petitions Need Not Be Placed Before Same Bench Which Passed Original Order: Kerala HC
1 month, 2 weeks 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 …

Contempt Plea In Violation Of Company Law Board's Order Can Be Initiated In HC Without Reference From Board: P&H High Court
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Contempt Plea In Violation Of Company Law Board's Order Can Be Initiated In HC Without Reference From Board: P&H High Court

Live Law  

The Punjab & Haryana High Court has made it clear that the Company Law Board is a court subordinate to the High Court, and contempt proceedings in violation of its order could be initiated by an aggrieved party without requiring a reference from it.Justice Sureshwar Thakur and Justice Vikas Suri said, "there was no requirement for any reference becoming made …

Private Party Can't Seek Punishment For Contempt Of Court Without Prior Written Consent Of Advocate General: Jharkhand High Court Reaffirms
3 months ago

Private Party Can't Seek Punishment For Contempt Of Court Without Prior Written Consent Of Advocate General: Jharkhand High Court Reaffirms

Live Law  

The Jharkhand High Court dismissed a contempt petition filed by an advocate, observing that it was not maintainable under the Contempt of Courts Act as the petitioner lacked locus and failed to fulfil mandatory requirements for initiating such proceedings. Justice Sanjay Kumar Dwivedi, in its decision, observed, “It is well settled if a private party seeks punishment for contempt of …

Contempt Case Filed In Kerala High Court Against CP(I)M State Secretary MV Govindan For Blocking Roads To Hold Party Conference
3 months, 2 weeks ago

Contempt Case Filed In Kerala High Court Against CP(I)M State Secretary MV Govindan For Blocking Roads To Hold Party Conference

Live Law  

A contempt case has been filed against CPM State Secretary M V Govindan in the Kerala High Court for allegedly blocking the roads by constructing a stage for holding Palayam area conference of the party on December 5. The contempt case has been filed alleging that the MV Govindan has violated the directions of the Court dated June 23, 2010 …

Circular Issued For Police On Protocols To Arrest Accused Beyond State Borders: Tamil Nadu DGP Tells Kerala High Court
4 months, 1 week ago

Circular Issued For Police On Protocols To Arrest Accused Beyond State Borders: Tamil Nadu DGP Tells Kerala High Court

Live Law  

The Director General of Police of Tamil Nadu has informed the Kerala High Court that a new circular dated November 13 has been issued outlining detailed guidelines to be followed while making arrests of accused persons outside the state's borders. The Court was hearing a contempt petition alleging violation of the Apex Court guidelines in D K Basu v State …

Allahabad HC Dismisses Advocate's 'Vexatious' Plea To Initiate Criminal Contempt Case Against Gujarat HC Chief Justice
6 months ago

Allahabad HC Dismisses Advocate's 'Vexatious' Plea To Initiate Criminal Contempt Case Against Gujarat HC Chief Justice

Live Law  

The Allahabad High Court last week DISMISSED a petition filed by an advocate under Section 15 of the Contempt of Courts Act 1971 to initiate criminal contempt proceedings against Justice Sunita Agrawal. However, finding no merits in his plea, the division bench, while rejecting his plea, observed thus: “…we find that the aforesaid orders referred to by the applicant has …

Kerala High Court Imposes ₹1 Lakh Cost On Advocate For Filing 'Frivolous' Contempt Petition Against Judicial Officer, Opposing Counsel
7 months, 2 weeks ago

Kerala High Court Imposes ₹1 Lakh Cost On Advocate For Filing 'Frivolous' Contempt Petition Against Judicial Officer, Opposing Counsel

Live Law  

The Kerala High Court has imposed an exemplary cost of Rs. The contempt petition was filed alleging that the judicial officer colluded with an advocate and parties in disobeying the directions of the High Court in a case being contested by the contempt applicant. “To hurl allegations of contempt against the lawyer appearing for the plaintiffs, as also, plaintiffs 1 …

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 …

SC Stays Trial Court Proceedings In Hate-Speech Case Against TN BJP Chief K Annamalai
1 year, 1 month ago

SC Stays Trial Court Proceedings In Hate-Speech Case Against TN BJP Chief K Annamalai

ABP News  

The Supreme Court on Monday stayed the proceedings in a criminal case lodged against Tamil Nadu BJP president K Annamalai for allegedly delivering a hate speech against Christians in an interview to a YouTube channel in October 2022 with regard to bursting firecrackers. Senior advocate Siddharth Luthra and advocate Sai Deepak, appearing in the court on behalf of Annamalai, showed …

Karnataka HC Recalls Order Initiating Criminal Contempt Against Advocate Who Misbehaved In Court After He Tenders Unconditional Apology
1 year, 1 month ago

Karnataka HC Recalls Order Initiating Criminal Contempt Against Advocate Who Misbehaved In Court After He Tenders Unconditional Apology

Live Law  

The Karnataka High Court has recalled its order directing the initiation of criminal contempt action against an advocate for misbehaving in court by throwing the case files, addressing the bench in a loud voice, and refusing to argue on merits after he tendered an unconditional apology before the court. A single judge bench of Justice K S Hemalekha allowed the …

Kerala High Court lawyer alleges judge forced him to argue case despite being sick
1 year, 1 month ago

Kerala High Court lawyer alleges judge forced him to argue case despite being sick

New Indian Express  

KOCHI: A lawyer of the Kerala High Court on Friday approached the Kerala High Court Advocates Association alleging that Justice A Badharudeen forced him to argue a case despite seeking an adjournment citing severe back pain. In his letter, Advocate Jayakumar Namboodiri T V said that the attitude of the single judge was inhuman and discourteous. Namboodiri said that as …

Supreme Court Takes Note Of 'Positive Development' In Centre Clearing Some Collegium Proposals, Repeats Concerns About Pending Files
1 year, 5 months ago

Supreme Court Takes Note Of 'Positive Development' In Centre Clearing Some Collegium Proposals, Repeats Concerns About Pending Files

Live Law  

The Supreme Court on Friday took note of some "positive developments" in judicial appointments, as the Centre has notified a slew of appointments and transfers of High Court judges over the last two weeks.At the same time, the Court reiterated its concerns about the segregation of names and the pendency of certain collegium proposals. The Supreme Court on Friday took …

'Why Can’t You Take It As Patient Hearing?' : Kerala High Court Asks Petitioner Who Alleged Sitting Judge Hears Limited Number Of Cases
1 year, 9 months ago

'Why Can’t You Take It As Patient Hearing?' : Kerala High Court Asks Petitioner Who Alleged Sitting Judge Hears Limited Number Of Cases

Live Law  

The Kerala High Court on Wednesday reserved for order the petition filed by Advocate Yeshwanth Shenoy alleging that Justice Mary Joseph of the High Court has curtailed the number of cases listed before her bench to only 20 matters a day, when other judges have 100 matters or more listed before them everyday. To which Justice Kunhikrishnan responded on a …

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 …

Kerala High Court Closes Contempt Proceedings As Protestors Suspend Agitation Against Adani Port In Vizhinjam
2 years, 3 months ago

Kerala High Court Closes Contempt Proceedings As Protestors Suspend Agitation Against Adani Port In Vizhinjam

Live Law  

The Kerala High Court on Wednesday closed the contempt case alleging wilful disobedience of an order granting police protection to employees and workmen of Adani Vizhinjam Port for free ingress and egress to the construction site in Vizhinjam.When the matter was taken up today, the counsel representing the State submitted before the bench of Justice Anu Sivaraman that the protest …

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 …

Supreme Court Issues Contempt Notice To Advocate ML Sharma & AoR For Scandalising High Court In Petition
2 years, 4 months ago

Supreme Court Issues Contempt Notice To Advocate ML Sharma & AoR For Scandalising High Court In Petition

Live Law  

The Supreme Court on Friday took serious objection to the averments in a petition which attributed motives to a division bench of the Madhya Pradesh High Court in deciding a case and issued contempt notice to the lawyers connected with the Special Leave Petition- Advocate ML Sharma, Advocate-on-Record Deepak Goel.The Court also issued contempt notice to Vijay Singh, Assistant Accountant. …

Advocates request Attorney General to initiate contempt proceedings against Kapil Sibal
2 years, 7 months ago

Advocates request Attorney General to initiate contempt proceedings against Kapil Sibal

Op India  

Advocates Vineet Jindal and Shashank Shekhar Jha have written separate letters to Attorney General of India KK Venugopal asking him to initiate criminal contempt proceedings against Senior Advocate and Rajya Sabha MP Kapil Sibal. Sibal’s statement was aired widely speculated on internet and News Publication in which Mr.Sibal has passed derogatory and scandalous statements in context of Hon’ble Supreme Court …

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 …

Virtual Hearing | Kerala High Court Advocates' Association Raises Complaints About Entry Restrictions To Chief Justice's Bench
3 years, 1 month ago

Virtual Hearing | Kerala High Court Advocates' Association Raises Complaints About Entry Restrictions To Chief Justice's Bench

Live Law  

The Kerala High Court Advocates' Association has addressed a letter to the Registrar General of the High Court of Kerala on Thursday, complaining about the prevailing entry restrictions to the virtual hearings happening at the Chief Justice's court.It has been mentioned in the letter that the Association has been receiving several complaints from advocates, frequently. The Kerala High Court Advocates' …

AG grants consent for contempt proceedings against Ajeet Bharti again
3 years, 1 month ago

AG grants consent for contempt proceedings against Ajeet Bharti again

Op India  

On Tuesday, Attorney General KK Venugopal granted consent to initiate contempt of court proceedings against YouTuber and journalist Ajeet Bharti for his alleged objectionable remarks against the Supreme Court of India. “The statements are vulgar, vituperative, outrageous and gross and undoubtedly tend to lower the authority of the Supreme Court and would seriously undermine the confidence of the people in …

Criminal Contempt Petition Filed Against Navjot Sidhu for 'Irresponsible' Tweets
3 years, 4 months ago

Criminal Contempt Petition Filed Against Navjot Sidhu for 'Irresponsible' Tweets

News 18  

A criminal contempt petition has been filed before the Haryana advocate general against Punjab Congress chief Navjot Singh Sidhu for his alleged ”irresponsible” tweets in connection with a drug case. The petition was filed before the Haryana AG as the position of the Punjab AG is vacant at present following the acceptance of the resignation of senior advocate APS Deol. …

'Necessary Force Will Have To Be Taken To Implement The Supreme Court Judgment': Kerala High Court In Church Feud Matter
3 years, 5 months ago

'Necessary Force Will Have To Be Taken To Implement The Supreme Court Judgment': Kerala High Court In Church Feud Matter

Live Law  

The Kerala High Court on Tuesday while hearing the matter of prolonged clashes between the Orthodox and Jacobite factions in the State, yet again called for both factions to implement the clear directions issued by the Apex Court to solve the dispute.Justice Devan Ramachandran during the proceedings observed: "The Court is not in favour of sending forces into a Church. …

Attorney General Refuses Consent To Initiate Contempt Proceedings Against Tripura CM Biplab Kumar Deb
3 years, 5 months ago

Attorney General Refuses Consent To Initiate Contempt Proceedings Against Tripura CM Biplab Kumar Deb

Live Law  

The Attorney General for India KK Venugopal last week declined to grant consent to initiate criminal contempt proceedings against Tripura's Chief Minister Biplab Kumar Deb for his comments allegedly made against the Judiciary.The AG was considering a letter forwarded by Supreme Court lawyer, Abu Sohel requesting him to grant consent under Section 15 of the Contempt of Courts Act, 1971. …

Jharkhand High Court Issues Notice To Advocate General & Addl Advocate General In Contempt Plea Against Them
3 years, 6 months ago

Jharkhand High Court Issues Notice To Advocate General & Addl Advocate General In Contempt Plea Against Them

Live Law  

The Jharkhand High Court on Wednesday issued notice to the Advocate General Rajiv Ranjan Mishra and Additional Advocate General Sachin Kumar in a petition seeking initiation of criminal contempt proceedings against them over their alleged remarks and conduct while seeking recusal of Justice Sanjay Kumar Dwivedi.The Advocate General had sought the recusal of Justice Dwivedi from a matter. The Jharkhand …

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 …

Supreme Court Monthly Digest: June 2021 [Citation LL 2021 SC 263 To LL 2021 SC 278]
3 years, 8 months ago

Supreme Court Monthly Digest: June 2021 [Citation LL 2021 SC 263 To LL 2021 SC 278]

Live Law  

'Digital Divide Will Have Serious Implications On Right To Equality & Health': Supreme Court On CoWIN Portal A Bench comprising Justices DY Chandrachud, L. Nageswara Rao and S. Ravindra Bhatt flagged the digital divide afflicting the accessibility to the CoWIN portal by stating that it. Goods Imported Violating FTDR/DGFT Notifications Are 'Prohibited Goods' Liable For Confiscation Under Customs Act: Supreme …

Tamil Nadu Advocate General Declines Consent To Initiate Contempt Proceedings Against Thuglak Magazine's Editor, S. Gurumurthy
3 years, 11 months ago

Tamil Nadu Advocate General Declines Consent To Initiate Contempt Proceedings Against Thuglak Magazine's Editor, S. Gurumurthy

Live Law  

The Advocate General of Tamil Nadu on Wednesday declined to grant consent to initiate Criminal Contempt proceedings against Thuglak magazine's editor, S Gurumurthy for his remarks, which were made in connection with High Court and Supreme Court judges at a public meeting. Senior advocate S. Doraiswamy, who is practicing in the Madras High Court sought to initiate contempt proceedings against …

Kochi Customs Commissioner Raises Preliminary Objection To Advocate General Hearing Plea Seeking Sanction For Contempt
4 years ago

Kochi Customs Commissioner Raises Preliminary Objection To Advocate General Hearing Plea Seeking Sanction For Contempt

Live Law  

Responding to the Kerala Advocate General's notice to the Commissioner of Customs, Kochi in relation to the institution of criminal contempt proceedings for an affidavit filed in Court, the Commissioner has raised preliminary objection to the Advocate General's role in according sanction. The Advocate General of Kerala CP Sudhakara Prasad had earlier issued notice to the Customs Commissioner Sumit Kumar …

Closure to plea against Justice Ramana
4 years ago

Closure to plea against Justice Ramana

The Hindu  

The Supreme Court’s dismissal of Andhra Chief Minister Y.S. Jagan Mohan Reddy’s complaint against the Supreme Court judge, Justice N.V. Ramana, in an in-house procedure, comes a few months after Attorney General K. K. Venugopal declined consent to a plea to initiate contempt action against Mr. Reddy. A few months ago, in November, the Attorney General had declined permission to …

Attorney General Refuses Consent To Initiate Contempt Proceedings Against Rahul Gandhi
4 years ago

Attorney General Refuses Consent To Initiate Contempt Proceedings Against Rahul Gandhi

Live Law  

The Attorney General for India KK Venugopal on Tuesday declined to grant consent to initiate criminal contempt of proceedings against Congress MP Rahul Gandhi for his statements against judiciary.The AG observed that Gandhi's statements made a general reference to "judiciary" and contained no specific reference to the Supreme Court. The Attorney General for India KK Venugopal on Tuesday declined to …

Supreme Court Adjourns State Of Odisha's Contempt Plea Against Andhra Pradesh Over Kotiya Villages Dispute
4 years, 1 month ago

Supreme Court Adjourns State Of Odisha's Contempt Plea Against Andhra Pradesh Over Kotiya Villages Dispute

Live Law  

The Supreme Court on Friday adjourned by four weeks a contempt plea filed by the State of Odisha alleging that the former had taken over certain villages belonging to the former in violation of an order of the Apex Court. The matter has accordingly been adjourned In the previous hearing, Senior Advocate Vikas Singh, appearing on behalf of the State …

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 …

Plea Seeking Initiation Of Contempt Proceedings: TN Advocate General Issues Notice To S Gurumurthy
4 years, 2 months ago

Plea Seeking Initiation Of Contempt Proceedings: TN Advocate General Issues Notice To S Gurumurthy

Live Law  

Advocate General of Tamil Nadu, Vijay Narayan, has issued notices on two applications filed before him seeking consent for initiation of contempt proceedings against Swaminathan Gurumurthy, the editor of the weekly 'Thuglak' magazine, for making scandalizing remarks against the judiciary. During an annual event of the magazine on January 14, Gurumurthy had allegedly said that "most of the Judges are …

Supreme Court to rule on contempt of court petitions against Kunal Kamra on Friday
4 years, 3 months ago

Supreme Court to rule on contempt of court petitions against Kunal Kamra on Friday

Firstpost  

The Supreme Court said it will pronounce its order on Friday on a batch of petitions seeking initiation of criminal contempt proceedings against Kunal Kamra for his alleged scandalous tweets against the apex court. The Supreme Court on Thursday, 17 December, said it will pronounce its order on Friday on a batch of petitions seeking initiation of criminal contempt proceedings …

Attorney General approves contempt of court case against Kunal Kamra
4 years, 4 months ago

Attorney General approves contempt of court case against Kunal Kamra

Op India  

Attorney General KK Venugopal has granted his consent to initiate contempt of court proceedings against far-left troll masquerading as a ‘stand-up comedian’ Kunal Kamra. A Mumbai based lawyer had sought the Attorney General’s permission to initiate contempt proceedings against Kunal Kamra for his tweets against the Supreme Court, after apex court had granted bail to Arnab Goswami. According to the …

Attorney General Grants Consent To Initiate Contempt Against Comedian Kunal Kamra;
4 years, 4 months ago

Attorney General Grants Consent To Initiate Contempt Against Comedian Kunal Kamra;

Live Law  

The Attorney General for India, KK Venugopal has granted his consent for initiation of contempt proceedings against comedian Kunal Kamra, over his tweets about the Supreme Court in the wake of its order granting interim bail to Arnab Goswami. " He said, Attorney General gives consent to initiate criminal contempt against Kunal Kamra @kunalkamra88 for his tweets on Supreme Court …

KK Venugopal refuses to reconsider declining contempt proceedings against YS Jagan Mohan Reddy – Firstpost
4 years, 4 months ago

KK Venugopal refuses to reconsider declining contempt proceedings against YS Jagan Mohan Reddy – Firstpost

Firstpost  

The attorney-general had on 2 November declined consent to initiate contempt proceeding against the Andhra Pradesh chief minister for his allegations against judges on the grounds that CJI SA Bobde was seized of the matter New Delhi: Attorney General KK Venugopal has refused to reconsider his 2 November decision declining consent to BJP leader and lawyer Ashwini Upadhyay to initiate …

A-G declines consent for contempt proceedings against Jagan Reddy, aide
4 years, 4 months ago

A-G declines consent for contempt proceedings against Jagan Reddy, aide

The Hindu  

Venugopal on Monday declined consent to initiate contempt proceedings against Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister Jagan Mohan Reddy and his Principal Adviser Ajeya Kallam. Mr. Venugopal, however, said the “timing itself” of the Chief Minister’s letter to the Chief Justice of India, containing allegations against Supreme Court judge N.V. Ramana and the subsequent public release of the document could “certainly said …

[Breaking] BJP Leader Seeks AG's Consent To Initiate Contempt Against Andhra CM Jagan For Public Allegations Against Justice Ramana
4 years, 5 months ago

[Breaking] BJP Leader Seeks AG's Consent To Initiate Contempt Against Andhra CM Jagan For Public Allegations Against Justice Ramana

Live Law  

An application has been filed before the Attorney General for India seeking his consent to initiate criminal contempt proceedings against the Chief Minister of Andhra Pradesh, Y S Jagan Mohan Reddy and his advisor, Ajeya Kallam IAS for making public allegations against Justice NV Ramana, judge of the Supreme Court.The application filed by BJP leader and lawyer Ashwini Upadhyaya before …

Attorney General KK Venugopal refuses to grant consent to initiate contempt proceedings against Rajdeep Sardesai
4 years, 6 months ago

Attorney General KK Venugopal refuses to grant consent to initiate contempt proceedings against Rajdeep Sardesai

Firstpost  

The petitioner mentioned Rajdeep Sardesai’s tweets on the day when the top court imposed a fine of Re 1 on Prashant Bhushan for the activist-lawyer’s two tweets against the judiciary Attorney General KK Venugopal on Thursday declined to grant permission to initiate contempt proceedings against veteran journalist Rajdeep Sardesai over tweets that were allegedly critical of the Supreme Court in …

Attorney General denies consent for contempt case against Rajdeep Sardesai
4 years, 6 months ago

Attorney General denies consent for contempt case against Rajdeep Sardesai

Op India  

Attorney General KK Venugopal on Friday declined to give his consent for initiation of criminal contempt proceedings against controversial journalist Rajdeep Sardesai for making a series of statements against the judiciary on Twitter. According to Live Law, Attorney General KK Venugopal, in his letter to Supreme Court advocate Om Prakash Parihar, denied his consent to initiate contempt proceedings against controversial …

[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 …

Power Of Courts To Debar An Advocate From Practising For Contempt Of Court [Explainer]
4 years, 6 months ago

Power Of Courts To Debar An Advocate From Practising For Contempt Of Court [Explainer]

Live Law  

In the context of the contempt verdict passed by the Supreme Court against Advocate Prashant Bhushan, several readers had asked doubts about the power of the courts to debar an advocate from practising.In that case, the Supreme Court imposed a substantive sentence of fine of Rupee One and held that on default to pay the fine, Bhushan will have to …

Plea Before Attorney General Seeks Sanction To Initiate Contempt Proceedings Against Swara Bhaskar [Read Petition]
4 years, 7 months ago

Plea Before Attorney General Seeks Sanction To Initiate Contempt Proceedings Against Swara Bhaskar [Read Petition]

Live Law  

A petition has been filed before Attorney General of India seeking sanction under Section 15 of Contempt of Courts Act 1971 read with Rule 3 of Contempt proceedings of the Supreme Court 1975, for initiating Criminal contempt proceedings against actor Ms. Swara Bhaskar.The petition alleges that she scandalized the court by saying "courts are not sure if they believe in …

Plea against contempt law | Supreme Court allows N. Ram, Arun Shourie, Prashant Bhushan to withdraw plea with liberty to approach High Court
4 years, 7 months ago

Plea against contempt law | Supreme Court allows N. Ram, Arun Shourie, Prashant Bhushan to withdraw plea with liberty to approach High Court

The Hindu  

The Supreme Court on Thursday allowed veteran journalists N. Ram, Arun Shourie and advocate Prashant Bhushan to withdraw their writ petition challenging “scandalising of court” as a ground for contempt with liberty to approach a High Court. A three-judge Bench led by Justice Arun Mishra, however, insisted that the writ petitioners could not withdraw the case with an intention to …

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