Madras High Court Suspends One-Month Jail Sentence of IAS Officer Anshul Mishra in Contempt Case

The Madras High Court has suspended IAS officer Anshul Mishra’s one-month jail sentence for contempt regarding land reconveyance. He must deposit Rs 25,000 without affecting his service record. Mishra’s appeal against the initial ruling will be heard on July 21, 2025, following delays in complying with earlier court orders.

Over 1.45 Lakh Contempt Cases Pending: Union Law Ministry Urges All Govt. Departments to Comply With Judicial Orders

NEW DELHI: The Union Law and Justice Ministry has asked all government ministries to improve their compliance with court orders. This step aims to reduce the huge number of pending contempt cases—around 1.45 lakh—in the Supreme Court and High Courts.