SC discourages action against lawyer who tried to hurl shoe at CJI, saying it may trigger another social media episode and divert focus from vital cases.
Read Full ArticleSC affirms HC judges are equal in stature to SC judges; directs apology for unfounded allegations against Telangana HC judge.
SC says courts must welcome public debate, even on sub judice matters; warns against misuse but stresses free speech vital for democracy.
Delhi HC finds lawyer guilty of criminal contempt for appearing drunk, using abusive language before a female judge; no additional punishment imposed.
The Supreme Court convicts a Gujarat police inspector and magistrate of contempt for arresting and remanding an accused, ignoring an interim anticipatory bail order.
Madras High Court sentenced PU Venkatesan to 6 months in prison for making scandalous allegations against judges, emphasizing the need to uphold judicial dignity.
The Delhi High Court issued a criminal contempt notice to Advocate Sanjeev Kumar for disrespectful comments during a virtual hearing, demanding he show cause.
Calcutta High Court allows filing of contempt pleas against West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee.
After an advocate threw case files and raised voice against a judge, the Karnataka High Court initiated suo motu contempt proceedings.
Delhi High Court pulls up Australia-based woman for using abusive language in Court.
The Delhi High Court has warned Youtuber Shyam Meera Singh of contempt proceedings in a defamation suit against him by Dera Sacha Sauda head Gurmeet Ram Rahim. Find out all the developments in the ca...
The Delhi High Court has closed criminal contempt proceedings initiated by it against author Anand Ranganathan over remarks allegedly targetting Justice (Retd.) S Muralidhar in 2018, stating that con...
After holding a late-evening hearing due to unprecedented events, a division bench of the Calcutta High Court stayed an order which directed a lawyers arrest inside the court on charges of contempt of...
The Delhi High Court will be hearing on Monday a plea by one Jagdish Ice Factory and Md. Laeeq of Al Zubair Foods for de-sealing of its cold storage, after the Food Safety and Standards Authority of I...
High Court issues criminal contempt notice to man seeking death penalty for judge. Learn about the case and the court's stance on allegations against the judge. Stay updated on this legal matter.
Supreme Court held that a wife pursuing her career cannot be termed cruel or accused of desertion, calling such views patriarchal and regressive.
13 May, 2026 05:46 PM
Supreme Court dismisses Pawan Kumar Ahluwalia’s appeal in KJS Cement dispute, upholding NCLAT’s share restoration order.
13 May, 2026 06:07 PM
Jharkhand High Court issues 15 directions on illegal mining in Hazaribagh, holding continued inaction despite surveillance violates Article 21.
13 May, 2026 04:17 PM
Punjab and Haryana High Court lifts ban on ZEE5’s Lawrence Bishnoi documentary, quashes Centre’s advisory over lack of legal basis.
13 May, 2026 03:33 PM
Supreme Court directs Rajasthan to introduce Rajasthani in schools and frame a mother tongue-based education policy under NEP 2020.
13 May, 2026 08:02 PM
Supreme Court quashes a 35-year-old criminal case, calls undertrial delays a violation of Article 21, and seeks data on UP’s justice backlog.
13 May, 2026 04:28 PM
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