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Forging orders, intimidation: Adv Vikas Pahwa on what constitutes criminal contempt
October 30, 2025 6:20 pm
Vikas Pahwa interview, Supreme Court contempt cases: Senior advocate Vikas Pahwa told The Indian Express that the law of contempt of court is not meant to ‘shield judges from criticism’ but to protect the institution of justice from acts that would erode public faith.
Why Delhi HC rejected ‘toy gun’ defence by man in contempt case, sent him to jail
October 30, 2025 4:59 pm
Delhi High Court contempt case, Delhi HC toy gun controversy: The Delhi High Court sentenced man with one month jail and fine of Rs 2000 for threatening the court-appointed commissioner with a 'real' gun.
Jharkhand advocate tells HC judge ‘don’t cross the limit’, gets contempt notice
October 17, 2025 5:09 pm
Jharkhand High Court news, Jharkhand High Court lawyer row: The incident took place on October 16 in the court of Justice Rajesh Kumar after advocate Mahesh Tewari completed his submissions for his client facing disconnection of power supply due to non-payment of bills.
Supreme Court declines contempt of court plea against the Punjab Govt for removing protesting farmers
March 28, 2025 5:50 pm
A bench of Justices Surya Kant and N K Singh said the Supreme Court has been prodding the state government to open the highway.
‘Unless there is threat of contempt, you will never decide’: SC raps Delhi govt over plea in Nitish Katara murder case
March 18, 2025 9:40 am
The bench, also comprising Justice Ujjal Bhuyan, asked the Principal Secretary to remain present through video conferencing when it hears the matter next on March 28
BJP moves SC against Delhi Mayor, seeks contempt of court proceedings
September 28, 2024 4:53 am
The application pointed out that according to the Delhi Municipal Corporation Act, 1957, such vacancies have to be filled within a period of a month.
J&K contempt case: IAS officer gives written apology to judge
August 14, 2024 5:09 am
Deputy Commissioner Singh “appeared” before the court of CJM Ganderbal Fayaz Ahmad Qureshi and tendered a “sincere apology”, an order by the CJM's court said.
It’s Bench vs Bench at Supreme Court over Delhi's tree-felling case: ‘Judicial propriety not adhered to’
July 25, 2024 9:23 am
Justice Gavai asks why did another Bench act when notice already issued
Junagadh public flogging: HC issues notices to 32 cops in contempt plea
July 25, 2023 5:46 am
Seeking initiation of contempt proceedings against the erring 32 police officials, the applicants have requested the court to direct for necessary departmental action and registration of an FIR for custodial violence.
Use of 'disparaging' language against sitting judge: HC initiates contempt proceedings against senior counsel
July 11, 2023 12:26 am
Owing to the single judge’s order not recording whether the court has decided to accept the apology or not, the division bench has now initiated the proceedings. The matter has been kept for further consideration for July 17.
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