Kerala High Court will initiate suo moto criminal contempt against CPIM leader R. Rajesh for a Facebook post aimed at pressurising the court. Justice Dinesh Kumar Singh said, “Only over my dead body, he can put pressure.”
The Gujarat High Court initiated contempt proceedings after a man, Abdul Samad, appeared in a virtual hearing while on a toilet, creating a viral video that raised public concern about courtroom decorum. The court condemned this behavior, ordered the video’s deletion, and seeks to prevent similar incidents in future livestreams.
West Bengal has requested a six-month extension from the Supreme Court to pay 25% of the pending Dearness Allowance (DA) to employees, citing a financial crisis. The state offered to deposit the dues directly with the court amid threats of contempt from employee unions. A prior deadline has expired, and the case will be revisited in August.
The Allahabad High Court condemned UP police and civil officials for demolishing a house despite a stay order, highlighting a troubling culture of defiance among state officers. The Court emphasized the seriousness of such violations and ordered responsible officials to submit affidavits explaining their actions, mandating restoration of the demolished property.
The Madras High Court has ordered criminal action against Advocate R. Balasubramanian for obstructing the police from executing a non-bailable warrant and using abusive language against the judiciary. The Court highlighted his misconduct harmed the legal profession’s image and directed the Bar Council to initiate disciplinary proceedings against him.
TMC leader Kunal Ghosh’s lawyer has challenged the legality of contempt proceedings against him, arguing the special bench was improperly constituted. Advocate Kalyan Bandyopadhyay stated the bench lacks jurisdiction, emphasizing the need for proper judicial process. The Calcutta High Court proceedings are adjourned pending further review of the bench’s authority.
The Madras High Court has suspended IAS officer Anshul Mishra’s one-month jail sentence for contempt regarding land reconveyance. He must deposit Rs 25,000 without affecting his service record. Mishra’s appeal against the initial ruling will be heard on July 21, 2025, following delays in complying with earlier court orders.