HC to frame charges in Karthigai Deepam contempt case
Madras High Court warns of framing charges against officials for failing to light Karthigai Deepam at Thiruparankundram hill. Next hearing on February 6. Read the full details.
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HC suspends Prabhas' 'Raja Saab' ticket price hike order
Telangana High Court suspends govt memo hiking Prabhas' 'Raja Saab' ticket rates, calling it a blatant contempt of court. Read the full details of the legal clash.
Maharashtra HC monitors mangrove land transfer compliance
Bombay High Court receives compliance report on mangrove land transfer. Over 955 hectares handed to forest department across coastal districts since Oct 2025. Full story on the conservation drive.
HC Warns Officials: Frame Charges Over Deepam Non-Compliance
Madras HC warns contempt charges against officials for failing to light Karthigai deepam at Thiruparankundram. Next hearing on Feb 6. Read the full story.
Madras HC Warns Officials of Contempt in Deepam Row
Madras High Court warns officials of contempt charges for non-compliance in Thiruparankundram Deepam case. Next hearing on February 2, 2026. Read the full details.
HC imposes Rs 30k cost on petitioner for frivolous plea
Punjab & Haryana High Court dismisses a contempt petition, imposes Rs 30,000 costs, citing abuse of process. Justice Sharma warns against frivolous litigation clogging courts. Read the full order details.
Azamgarh Court Sentences Mafia to 3 Years in Jail
Azamgarh court sentences state-level mafia Akhand Pratap Singh to 3 years rigorous imprisonment and Rs 7,000 fine for contempt of court. Read the full details of the case and his criminal history.
Madras HC Bans Book, Starts Contempt Proceedings
Madras High Court prohibits a Tamil book with abusive content against a sitting judge. Suo motu contempt initiated against the publisher. Get the full story.
Madras HC stops 'abusive' book, starts contempt case
Madras High Court orders police to seize copies of a book deemed derogatory to Justice GR Swaminathan, initiating suo motu contempt against the publisher. Hearing on Jan 28.
Tripura HC orders woman to stand in courtroom in contempt case
Tripura High Court orders a woman to stand until court adjourns for contempt over breach of divorce terms and public allegations against judges. Details of the case and the court's ruling inside.
JNU seeks FIR for slogans against PM Modi, Amit Shah
JNU administration writes to Delhi Police, alleging students raised inflammatory slogans in contempt of Supreme Court. Get the full details on the developing campus controversy.
HC Contempt Proceedings Against SSA Director for Ignoring Orders
Andhra Pradesh High Court initiates suo motu contempt against SSA Project Director for failing to implement court orders regarding PGT teachers' job security and pay. Details inside.
Uttarakhand HC Questions Officials Over Salary Recovery
Uttarakhand High Court questions forest officials for not halting recovery of Rs 10-12 lakh from 1500+ employees. Justice Maithani hears contempt petitions. Read the full story.
HC Seeks State Reply in Ashtamudi Wetland Contempt Case
Kerala High Court demands state government's explanation for failing to form Ashtamudi wetland management committee. A contempt hearing is set for Tuesday. #Conservation #Kerala
GMCH Patiala professor contempt case heard urgently by HC
Punjab & Haryana High Court hears contempt petition by GMCH Patiala professor against retirement order allegedly violating 2021 stay. Next hearing on Feb 9, 2026.
Prashant Bhushan Clarifies Remarks on Manmohan Singh
Advocate Prashant Bhushan clarifies his controversial remarks about former PM Manmohan Singh, stating they were misinterpreted. Full details on the legal and political reaction.
4 Officials Suspended for Illegal Temple on Govt Land
West Godavari Collector suspends officials for failing to stop illegal Shivalayam construction on Zilla Parishad land, violating High Court orders. Read about the disciplinary action.
HC Raps UP Govt Over 48-Year Delay in Land Compensation
Allahabad High Court gives UP Chief Secretary one month to pay compensation for land acquired in 1977, warning of contempt charges. The court slammed departments for treating the applicant like a 'shuttlecock'.
Jharkhand HC fines state Rs 1 lakh for frivolous plea
Jharkhand High Court imposes Rs 1 lakh costs on state officials for filing a review petition to stall court proceedings. The court said the state is not an 'ordinary litigant'.
HC orders official to fund school toilet for contempt of court
Madras High Court directs a Salem tahsildar, found guilty of contempt, to personally fund a new girls' toilet at a school. Justice P T Asha's order emphasizes judicial dignity.
HP High Court Warns Officer Over Unpaid Judges' Dues
Himachal Pradesh High Court threatens contempt action against Finance Secretary for defying Supreme Court order to clear pending dues of retired judges. Next hearing could trigger punitive steps.
Madras HC Slams TN Govt for Ignoring Judicial Orders
Madras High Court criticizes Tamil Nadu government for citing 'law and order' to avoid implementing court orders. Justice Swaminathan calls the attitude unacceptable. Details inside.
Madras HC Slams TN Govt for Ignoring Judicial Orders
Madras High Court criticizes Tamil Nadu government for using 'law and order' as a pretext to not implement court orders. Justice G R Swaminathan calls the attitude unacceptable. Details inside.
Delhi HC Contempt Notice to DGCA Over Pilot Duty Rules
Delhi High Court issues contempt notice to DGCA & Centre for failing to act on exemptions from Flight Duty Time Limitations. Read the full story on the legal battle for pilot safety.
Ex-Employee Gets 4-Month Jail for Contempt Against Karnataka HC Judges
Karnataka High Court sentences former Institute of Astrophysics employee to 4 months in jail for making scandalous statements against judges. Details on the contempt case and court order inside.
Karnataka HC convicts ex-employee for criminal contempt
Karnataka High Court convicts a dismissed astrophysics institute employee for criminal contempt. Division bench imposes fine. Read the full details and legal implications here.
Hyderabad Resident Challenges GHMC Ward Delimitation in HC
Telangana High Court continues hearing a petition against GHMC's ward delimitation in Hyderabad. Resident claims boundaries ignore natural landmarks, causing public inconvenience. Read the full story.
Bengaluru resident jailed for contempt of court
The Karnataka High Court sentences K Dhananjay to four months in prison and fines him for criminal contempt, including forging an advocate's signature. Read the full details of the case.
ED Officer Apologizes to Madras HC in Contempt Case
ED assistant director tenders unconditional apology for issuing summons despite court stay. Madras HC also summons senior ED officials. Details on the TASMAC investigation inside.
HC Suspects Cyber Fraud Syndicate in Bank Account Petitions
Kerala High Court raises alarm over petitions to unfreeze cybercrime-linked accounts, suspects a syndicate. Lawyers issued show-cause notices. Details inside.
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