BCI issues social media guidelines for advocates, law students, and interns, outlining ethical conduct while protecting legitimate legal commentary and public discourse.
Read Full ArticleSupreme Court witnessed high drama as a petitioner-in-person hurled abuse at the CJI and threw case documents at the bench. Justice KV Viswanathan declined contempt action, choosing to show compassion for the litigant's frustration instead.
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.
SC 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.
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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...
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