The Kerala High Court has reprimanded a lawyer for filing a contempt of court petition that made allegations against a judicial officer who presided over his case, as well as against the... Read more »
The Kerala High Court recently held that it can initiate suo motu contempt proceedings even if the judge or court that witnessed the contempt does not act. This ruling came while upholding... Read more »
On Wednesday, the Delhi High Court issued a warning of potential suo motu contempt of court action against the Deputy Director of the Education department due to the government’s lapse in providing... Read more »
The Supreme Court concluded contempt of court proceedings against two National Consumer Disputes Redressal Commission (NCDRC) members who had issued non-bailable warrants against directors of a realty company despite a stay order... Read more »
“Contempt of Court” is a broad term encompassing behaviors within legal proceedings that undermine the judicial process or hinder individuals from seeking resolution through the courts. This term often implies disrespect or... Read more »
Recently, the Madhya Pradesh High Court found the editor of a Hindi newspaper in Gwalior culpable under the Contempt of Courts Act. They levied a hefty fine of ₹1 lakh on him... Read more »
The Madhya Pradesh High Court held the editor of a Hindi newspaper in Gwalior guilty under the Contempt of Courts Act. The court imposed a fine of ₹1 lakh on him for... Read more »
The Himachal Pradesh High Court has imposed a six-week community service as a punishment for individuals involved in a contempt of court case. A double bench of the Himachal Pradesh High Court,... Read more »
The Delhi High Court has recently sentenced a man to 6-month imprisonment for contempt of court after he used “derogatory language” for a sitting judge, who dismissed his petition. A bench headed... Read more »
Apologizing to the High Court of Karnataka, a Bengaluru doctor has given an undertaking to involve herself in community work at a government hospital. The 33-year-old, who practices in a private hospital,... Read more »