Today, On 3rd March, The Delhi High Court provided relief to NUJS regarding the award of a degree in its suspended Business Law course. A Bench comprising Chief Justice Devendra Kumar Upadhyaya and Justice Tushar Rao Gedela issued a notice to the concerned student, Kapil Mishra. The court also stayed contempt proceedings against the university’s Vice-Chancellor.
During the bail hearing of the accused in the Sambhal Jama Masjid violence case, a man entered the courtroom with a personal laptop. The District Government Advocate objected, citing the Evidence Act, which prohibits such use in court. In response, the judge ordered the man to leave with his laptop. The court emphasized that such incidents should not happen again.
The Allahabad High Court intends to initiate contempt proceedings against Senior Advocate SC Mishra for shouting at judges and making disparaging remarks during a hearing. The court emphasized the need for decorum to uphold judicial dignity and criticized Mishra’s conduct, referring the matter for further action to the Chief Justice.
Today, On 9th July, The Supreme Court warned 30 states and Union Territories of contempt charges for not complying with directives on child adoption, specifically the establishment of Specialized Adoption Agencies in every district by January 31, 2024. Only a few states have fully complied, and the court is considering coercive measures for non-compliance. Additional hearings are scheduled for September.
The Jharkhand High Court dismissed a contempt case against the Advocate General and Additional Advocate General due to procedural irregularities. The case arose from alleged misconduct during a virtual hearing. The court stressed the importance of upholding decorum in legal proceedings and highlighted the need for adherence to procedural guidelines. The dismissal drew attention to maintaining the rule of law in court.