The Supreme Court disposed of contempt petitions filed by part-time contractual teachers against West Bengal, directing the School Education Secretary to reconsider unpaid salary arrears after granting them a fair hearing, citing earlier directions for pay parity compliance issues.
The Supreme Court cautioned activist Pardeep Sharma against making broad, unverified allegations against judges, stating it welcomes fair criticism but “not sweeping accusations.” The Court noted he had already apologised before the High Court, which accepted his apology and closed contempt proceedings.
The Supreme Court, led by CJI B.R. Gavai, closed the contempt case against a lawyer and litigant who made scandalous allegations against Telangana High Court Judge Justice Moushumi Bhattacharya, after their apology was accepted. The bench reminded that “Majesty of law lies in forgiving,” while cautioning lawyers against filing petitions with baseless accusations.
Justice Surya Kant responded to Vice President Jagdeep Dhankhar’s remarks, stating that the judiciary faces attacks daily. His comments came after Dhankhar’s statement about MPs being the ultimate masters of the Constitution. Justice Kant downplayed the criticism, affirming that such challenges are a regular part of the institution’s role.
Jodhpur, March 12 – The Rajasthan High Court has taken a strict stand in a contempt case involving delayed salary payments and arrears to public employees. On Wednesday, the court directed the state government to withhold the salaries of three bureaucrats due to a delay of over three and a half years in complying with its orders.
New Delhi, Feb 28 – The Delhi High Court has given Trinamool Congress (TMC) leader Saket Gokhale a final opportunity to respond to a contempt petition filed by former diplomat Lakshmi Murdeshwar Puri. Justice Dharmesh Sharma granted two more weeks for Gokhale to submit his reply and scheduled the next hearing for April 18. The court warned that if he failed to respond, he might be required to appear in person.
The Delhi High Court will review articles from The Caravan and The Ken to determine interim relief in the defamation case filed by ANI against Wikipedia. ANI claims that Wikipedia permitted defamatory edits to its page on the platform. The court’s examination of these articles is crucial to the ongoing legal dispute. This case highlights concerns over content accuracy and accountability on online platforms.
A Mumbai court issued a contempt notice to CEO Sundar Pichai over YouTube’s non-compliance in removing a defamatory video about the NGO Dhyan Foundation. The court emphasized the video’s potential threat to public order. The matter is set for a hearing on January 3, 2025, amidst ongoing discussions on digital content regulation.