Madras High Court upheld a single-judge order permitting devotees to light the Karthigai Deepam lamp at the Deepathoon on Thirupparankundram hill. The Court criticised officials for blocking the ritual and warned of possible contempt action.
Ex-CJI BR Gavai said he continued court proceedings on instinct and chose not to seek action against the lawyer who attempted to hurl a shoe at him inside the Supreme Court. He stressed that calmness and respect for judicial decorum guided his decision despite the act being termed contempt.
The Delhi High Court condemned the shoe-throwing incident targeting CJI BR Gavai, saying it deeply hurt both the Bar and the Bench. The court stressed that such acts insult the entire judicial institution, not just an individual.
Today, On 10th November, Chief Justice BR Gavai, during a contempt hearing in the N. Peddi Raju case, condemned the rising trend of scandalous allegations against judges over unfavourable rulings, stressing that such scurrilous attacks on the judiciary must be strongly deprecated.
The Supreme Court slammed UP SHO Gulaab Singh Sonkar for violating its protective order and assaulting a petitioner. When shown the Court’s order, he arrogantly said, “Main kisi Supreme Court ka aadesh nahin manunga, mai tumhara sara High Court aur Supreme Court nikal dunga aaj.”
Today, On 17th October, The Supreme Court dismissed a plea seeking criminal contempt against Attorney General R. Venkataramani. The petitioner claimed contempt under Article 145, but the Chief Justice of India summarily stated: “Dismissed.”
A Supreme Court lawyer has written to the Attorney General for India seeking consent to initiate criminal contempt proceedings against Advocate Rakesh Kishore. He allegedly attempted a shoe attack on Chief Justice of India BR Gavai inside Court No.1 on October 6, 2025.
A lawyer hurled a shoe at Chief Justice B.R. Gavai inside the Supreme Court, triggering nationwide outrage. Bar Council suspended him as Sonia Gandhi and Kapil Sibal termed it an attack on the Constitution.
SCBA President Vikas Singh hits back at economist Sanjeev Sanyal, saying, “Judiciary is not India’s roadblock.” He firmly stated that the real problem lies with the government, not the courts, which play a crucial role in governance.
The Karnataka High Court questioned whether the new Gig Workers Act covers bike taxis and said it is “inclined to pass a full-fledged stay” on the ban if rules are not framed. The case will be heard again on October 15.
