Kannada actor Darshan’s lawyer told the court that prison authorities ignored orders by denying him a bed, blanket, plate, and mug. He argued this amounts to contempt of court and misuse of quarantine rules.
Delhi High Court warns DUSU election candidates to strictly follow rules. Any violation during Delhi University elections 2025 will be treated as contempt of court, ensuring fair student polls.
The Bombay High Court has directed activist Manoj Jarange and his supporters to leave Azad Maidan by 3 pm, warning of contempt and strict action. The court said the protest is illegal and has paralysed Mumbai.
The J&K High Court closed contempt proceedings against The Hindu and ETV Bharat after their apology for a false report on Justice Atul Sreedharan’s roster change. The Court, however, warned media to avoid inaccurate or misleading judicial reporting.
The Supreme Court pulled up MCD for neglecting the historic Gumti of Shaikh Ali in Defence Colony and ordered a detailed day-wise affidavit. The Bench expressed shock over casual treatment and warned strict action if progress lags.
A litigant and two advocates apologised to Justice Moushumi Bhattacharya after the Supreme Court directed them for making “scurrilous and scandalous” remarks. The SC reminded that “judges of high courts are in no way inferior to judges of the Supreme Court.”
The Supreme Court granted a final extension till October 15 for a panel to submit a “uniform definition” of the Aravalli hills, stressing protection over punishment. The bench warned that uncontrolled mining poses a serious threat to the region’s ecology.
Today, On 11th August, The Supreme Court criticised the growing “trend among lawyers to critique judges of HC and trial courts,” noting that in political cases, there is often an assumption that justice cannot be delivered in the High Court.
The Supreme Court slammed Delhi Police for allowing a Russian woman to flee India with her child amid a pending custody case. It ordered MEA to involve Interpol and warned of “harshest of orders.”
Madras High Court said the contempt action against S Vanchinathan was based on his social media interview, not his petition to the CJI. The bench stressed it aimed to uphold judicial integrity, not silence criticism.
