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.
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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.
Judicial Officers Seek Contempt Action for Social Media Posts
Kerala Judicial Officers Association files a contempt plea against malicious posts targeting the judge in the 2017 actor assault case. Read about the growing trend of attacking judges online.
HC jails man for remarrying while ex-wife's divorce appeal was pending
Punjab & Haryana High Court sentences Gurdeep Singh to 3 months jail for contempt after he remarried while his ex-wife's appeal against divorce was pending. Justice Alka Sarin says it breached Section 15 of Hindu Marriage Act.
Madurai Karthigai Lamp Row: Collector Moves SC
Madurai District Collector moves Supreme Court against HC order on Karthigai festival lamp lighting. Faces contempt for allegedly defying court directive. Read the full legal battle.
'Bench Hunting' Threatens Supreme Court's Finality
The growing trend of 'bench hunting' for quick reversals of Supreme Court orders undermines its role as the final arbiter of law. Experts warn this practice jeopardizes judicial stability. Read more.
NGT Contempt Petition Filed for Buddha Dariya Pollution
Ludhiana's Public Action Committee files contempt petition against MC & officials for violating NGT order, risking floods and health crises. Read the full report.
Kerala HC Orders Byju's RP, GLAS, EY India Heads to Appear
Kerala High Court directs Byju's RP, GLAS representative & EY India Chairman to appear personally in contempt case over alleged asset transfer. Key hearing set for July 17.
Why Fast-Track Courts May Not Be the Judicial Cure
The new Fast-Track Courts Bill risks reducing judicial reform to mere speed, ignoring deeper systemic issues. Read our analysis of its potential shortcomings.
Punjab HC Guides Magistrate on Police Remand Evaluation
Punjab and Haryana High Court instructs magistrate to consider defense objections before evaluating police remand requests. Landmark ruling ensures fair legal process.
Kerala HC Warns Govt of Contempt in Cashew Case
Kerala High Court threatens contempt proceedings against state government for denying prosecution sanction in KSCDC corruption case. Court says govt misused judicial courtesy. Details inside.
Telangana HC Warns HYDRA Chief of Arrest Warrant
Telangana High Court threatens HYDRA chief AV Ranganath with non-bailable warrant for failing to appear in Bathukammakunta lake contempt case. Next hearing on December 9.
SC Slams Practice of Benches Overturning Earlier Orders
Supreme Court expresses concern over benches overturning previous judgments, warns it undermines judicial authority. Read about the landmark observations.
SC Rejects Quota Plea for Promotee Judges in HJS
Supreme Court declines plea for reservation in promotions for promotee judges in Higher Judicial Service. The bench emphasizes merit-cum-seniority basis for promotions. Read full analysis.
Contempt Notice to Punjab, Haryana Over Old-Age Homes
Mohali Deputy Mayor Kuljit Singh Bedi serves contempt notice to Punjab and Haryana governments for failing to build old-age homes. States given 4 weeks to comply with court orders.
Supreme Court Contempt Notice to Telangana Speaker
Supreme Court serves contempt notice to Telangana Speaker for delaying BRS MLA disqualification pleas. Constitutional crisis looms as judiciary intervenes in legislative matters.
Singer Hassan Manak in 14-day judicial remand for fraud
Punjabi singer Hassan Manak sent to 14-day judicial custody in ₹10 lakh fraud case. The singer faces multiple cheating allegations from victims in Jalandhar.
AFT holds DESW Secretary in contempt over pension orders
Armed Forces Tribunal holds DESW Secretary in contempt for ignoring pension implementation orders. Tribunal demands immediate compliance for armed forces personnel. Read full details.
HC imposes ₹25,000 cost for frivolous contempt plea
Punjab & Haryana High Court upholds judicial independence, imposes heavy costs on petitioner for frivolous contempt case against judicial officer. Read full details.
Haryana HC Warns Forest Dept Over False Affidavits
Punjab and Haryana High Court issues stern warning to Haryana Forest Department for submitting false affidavits in land dispute case. Court considers contempt proceedings.
Kirshanu Shanda Judicial Custody Extended to Nov 20
A Mohali court has extended judicial custody for Kirshanu Shanda until November 20 in the high-profile case. Get the latest updates on this developing story.
CJI: Judges Not Feudal Lords, Cuts HC Extravagance
Chief Justice of India Gavai mandates cost-cutting measures at Mumbai's new High Court building, emphasizing judicial humility over extravagance in landmark address.
India's Judicial Appointment Crisis: A Decade Lost
Ten years after Supreme Court warnings, India's judicial appointment system remains broken. Discover why the collegium system continues to fail and what reforms are desperately needed.
Indian Judiciary Needs Introspection: Reform Urgent
Growing concerns about judicial delays, case backlogs, and the need for introspection within India's judiciary system. Expert analysis on reforms needed.
Delhi HC fines litigant ₹1L for court misrepresentation
Delhi High Court imposes heavy costs on a litigant who attempted to mislead the court by misrepresenting himself, marking a strong stance against abuse of legal process.
SC Summons Chief Secretaries Over Stray Dog Orders
The Supreme Court of India has taken a stern stance against state governments ignoring its orders on stray dog management, summoning chief secretaries for physical appearance in a landmark contempt case.
Defending Supreme Court Vacations: Justice Needs Breaks
Discover why Supreme Court vacations are essential for judicial efficiency and quality judgments, not mere holidays. An in-depth analysis of how breaks sustain India's justice system.
SC transfers judicial officer's hit-and-run case to Delhi
In a significant legal move, the Supreme Court transfers the high-profile hit-and-run case involving a probationary judicial officer from Punjab to Delhi. Get exclusive details on the court's reasoning and what this means for judicial accountability.
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