A criminal contempt process has been initiated against AAP leaders and others over alleged scandalous remarks targeting a Delhi High Court judge. The petitioner has sought mandatory consent under law, after which the case will be formally filed before the court.
The Allahabad High Court referred a contempt matter to the Chief Justice after a lawyer shouted in court, accusing the judge. Justice Santosh Rai termed the conduct scandalous, dignity and directed the Registry to seek orders for contempt proceedings.
