Supreme Court directs Centre, States, UTs and hospitals to implement 2026 ICU guidelines, reducing the infrastructure compliance timeline to 9 months and requiring ICU staff recruitment within 6 months.
Read Full ArticleThe Karnataka High Court accepted an advocate’s unconditional apology and recalled contempt, Bar Council and criminal action, directing him to pay ₹1,000 and plant 1,000 fruit-bearing saplings.
Kerala High Court initiates suo motu contempt proceedings against Advocate Mathews J. Nedumpara over unauthorised YouTube recordings of court proceedings and bars him from virtual hearings.
BCI issues social media guidelines for advocates, law students, and interns, outlining ethical conduct while protecting legitimate legal commentary and public discourse.
Supreme 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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