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TopicContempt of court

Topic: contempt of court

When we know how a nation doles out justice, we know its moral character: Ram Jethmalani

On 6 September 2003, eminent jurist Ram Jethmalani delivered the Nani Palkhivala Memorial Lecture, where he spoke about the the judicial system, stressing on the need for urgent reform.

‘Attempt to lower court’s reputation’ — MP HC holds newspaper editor guilty of contempt in 2011 case

In his 2011 article, Suman Singh Sikarwar accused a then sitting HC judge of corruption. He shows no repentance, says the court as it imposes costs of Rs 1 lakh.    

SC flags social media posts ‘undermining court’s authority’, summons Assam MLA for contempt

Sonai MLA Karim Uddin Barbhuiya uploaded post claiming SC had ruled in its favour when it had merely reserved its judgment, although verdict did later dismiss petition against him.

Delhi HC issues contempt notice to Sydney woman for abusing judge in virtual hearing

Court was hearing a 2011 civil suit filed by Anita Kumari Gupta, a Sydney resident, when the incident occurred earlier this month. Gupta asked to make physical appearance in court.  

Who is Abhijit Gangopadhyay, HC judge facing bar boycott for getting lawyer arrested from courtroom

The Bar Association of the Calcutta High Court has written to Chief Justice TS Sivagnanam, asking for all judicial work to be withdrawn from Justice Gangopadhyay’s bench.

Aarey car shed: SC lets Mumbai Metro cut 177 trees but fines it Rs 10 lakh for contempt of court

MMRCL had informed SC in 2019 that it needed to fell 84 trees in Aarey Forest for metro car shed, but later sought permission from officials to cut 185.

‘No remorse’: HC order sentencing dismissed Punjab DSP, aide to 6 months’ jail for contempt of court

When sentence was announced, Balwinder Singh Sekhon raised slogans 'Judicial Gundagardi Murdabad' in open court. Because of that, 'not in position to give lesser sentence', order stated.

HC order details tirade that got dismissed Punjab DSP Balwinder Sekhon arrested for contempt

The HC order states that the two even leveled allegations against judges' families and has ordered removal of the content from the platforms where they were shared.

SC clarifies on plea against Rajdeep Sardesai, says contempt case ’inadvertently’ listed

SC website had shown Tuesday that the court had registered a suo-motu case on a petition that sought contempt action against Sardesai for tweets about a judgment last year. 

‘No apology, no fine’, Kunal Kamra says on possible contempt case over tweets against SC

In an open letter posted on Twitter, comedian Kunal Kamra says the 'silence' of Supreme Court cannot go 'uncriticized'. Attorney General gives consent to initiate contempt proceedings.

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Cautious optimism — India’s new relationship with Tarique Rahman’s Bangladesh

Both Bangladesh and India will have to work together to repair the damage done during the Yunus administration.

In the West, there’s anxiety. In India, optimism—Rishi Sunak says India poised to be leader in AI

On Wednesday, the former UK Prime Minister Rishi Sunak was speaking in New Delhi at a Carnegie & Observer Research Foundation event on AI.

Embraer moves full throttle in pursuit of IAF contract, ties up with Hindalco after Adani

IAF is firming up plans to revamp airlift capabilities with medium transport aircraft that will be assembled in India & serve as its main workhorse. Embraer is leading contender as of now.

No country is ever fully sovereign. Cold War era taught India its real meaning

India’s fraught neighbourhood places multiple constraints on its strategic choices. It leaves no time to take a deep breath, lean back and reset.