Lawyer Shashi Ranjan Kumar Singh writes to Attorney General seeking consent to initiate criminal contempt proceedings against Sanjeev Sanyal over his remarks on the judiciary. The move cites potential impact on public trust and Sanyal’s role as government advisor.
Senior advocate KK Venugopal pointed out that in the early years of Independent India, the judiciary was so independent that Prime Minister Jawaharlal Nehru had strong concerns about its actions. Venugopal’s comments highlight how the judiciary was committed to staying free from political pressure. This tradition still shapes India’s legal system, ensuring a clear separation of powers and protecting the rule of law.
Today, 12th April, Advocate Shashank Shekhar Jha sent a letter to the Attorney General citing concerns about AAP supporters’ attempts to undermine the judiciary’s credibility on social media. Jha seeks permission to file a contempt of court case against AAP for misquoting the Delhi High Court and making baseless allegations. He urges the AG to address this issue to protect the judiciary’s authority.
The Supreme Court cautioned against misrepresenting facts or prejudicing ongoing legal proceedings through social media comments, expressing concern over the misuse of social media in pending court matters. They also addressed a contempt case involving premature social media claims of victory. The Court emphasized the seriousness of parties interfering with ongoing proceedings.
Supreme Court Seeks Attorney General’s Insight on Crucial Judicial Issues The Supreme Court, in a series of significant developments, has sought the Attorney General’s counsel on several pressing judicial matters, emphasizing the overarching themes of transparency, efficiency, and the rule of law. To begin with, the apex court, under the leadership of Chief Justice of […]
Supreme Court Criticizes Government’s Frivolous Litigations Justice BR Gavai of the Supreme Court recently expressed concern over the revival of a ‘disposed of’ writ petition through a miscellaneous application. He highlighted that the Supreme Court has previously condemned such practices, often imposing significant costs. Addressing Additional Solicitor-General Aishwarya Bhati, Justice Gavai remarked “How much costs, […]