The Madhya Pradesh High Court ordered suo motu criminal contempt proceedings against BJP MLA Sanjay Pathak for allegedly contacting a judge over a pending case. The bench found prima facie contempt, directing registry action and listing the matter for hearing next week.
The Allahabad High Court has cautioned social media users against posting abusive comments targeting the judiciary. It stressed that such remarks exceed fair criticism and may lead to serious consequences under contempt law for those who make them.
