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    Deliberate Effort to Damage the Judiciary’s Reputation: Delhi High Court Convicts YouTuber for Criminal Contempt
    Deliberate Effort to Damage the Judiciary’s Reputation: Delhi High Court Convicts YouTuber for Criminal Contempt
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    Deliberate Effort to Damage the Judiciary’s Reputation: Delhi High Court Convicts YouTuber for Criminal Contempt

    Delhi High Court held YouTuber guilty of criminal contempt over videos targeting judiciary. Court found content aimed to erode public trust and initiated suo motu action against channel “Fight 4 Judicial Reforms” for scandalising judges.

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    Big Relief for Salman Khan as NCDRC Stays Warrants in Misleading Advertisement Dispute, Seeks Detailed Records From Commission
    Big Relief for Salman Khan as NCDRC Stays Warrants in Misleading Advertisement Dispute, Seeks Detailed Records From Commission
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    Big Relief for Salman Khan as NCDRC Stays Warrants in Misleading Advertisement Dispute, Seeks Detailed Records From Commission

    The National Consumer Disputes Redressal Commission stayed execution of bailable warrants issued against Salman Khan in a misleading advertisement complaint. The Commission also sought complete records, including contempt proceedings under the Consumer Protection Act, 2019.

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    MP HC vs BJP MLA: Suo Motu Criminal Contempt Against Sanjay Pathak Initiated For Contacting Judge in Pending Case
    MP HC vs BJP MLA: Suo Motu Criminal Contempt Against Sanjay Pathak Initiated For Contacting Judge in Pending Case
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    MP HC vs BJP MLA: Suo Motu Criminal Contempt Against Sanjay Pathak Initiated For Contacting Judge in Pending Case

    The Madhya Pradesh High Court ordered suo motu criminal contempt proceedings against BJP MLA Sanjay Pathak for allegedly contacting a judge over a pending case. The bench found prima facie contempt, directing registry action and listing the matter for hearing next week.

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    Allahabad High Court Closes Contempt Case Against Bareilly DM, SSP: Big Relief for Officials
    Allahabad High Court Closes Contempt Case Against Bareilly DM, SSP: Big Relief for Officials
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    Allahabad High Court Closes Contempt Case Against Bareilly DM, SSP: Big Relief for Officials

    Allahabad High Court closed contempt proceedings against Bareilly officials over alleged interference with namaz at a private residence. The Court earlier ruled that offering prayers on private property in Uttar Pradesh requires no prior permission.

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    Law Of Criminal Contempt Is Not Meant To Protect Judges’ Personal Prestige Or Ego: Rajasthan High Court
    Law Of Criminal Contempt Is Not Meant To Protect Judges’ Personal Prestige Or Ego: Rajasthan High Court
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    Law Of Criminal Contempt Is Not Meant To Protect Judges’ Personal Prestige Or Ego: Rajasthan High Court

    The Rajasthan High Court held that criminal contempt law does not protect judges’ personal ego. It clarified that personal criticism of a presiding officer, without affecting justice administration or scandalising the institution, ordinarily does not amount to criminal contempt.

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    Magistrate Should Not Feel Hesitant in Passing Necessary Orders: Allahabad HC Flags Police Browbeating, Directs Judges to Seek Contempt
    Magistrate Should Not Feel Hesitant in Passing Necessary Orders: Allahabad HC Flags Police Browbeating, Directs Judges to Seek Contempt
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    Magistrate Should Not Feel Hesitant in Passing Necessary Orders: Allahabad HC Flags Police Browbeating, Directs Judges to Seek Contempt

    The Allahabad High Court said magistrates should not feel hesitant in passing necessary orders even if high-handed police officers cause inconvenience, and urged judges to initiate contempt proceedings when facing intimidation from any attempts to undermine their authority.

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    I Believe In Showing Respect To Court Orders, Unlike You People: Justice GR Swaminathan Slams State Authorities Over Karthigai Deepam Row
    I Believe In Showing Respect To Court Orders, Unlike You People: Justice GR Swaminathan Slams State Authorities Over Karthigai Deepam Row
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    I Believe In Showing Respect To Court Orders, Unlike You People: Justice GR Swaminathan Slams State Authorities Over Karthigai Deepam Row

    Madras High Court Justice GR Swaminathan G.R. Swaminathan criticised Madurai authorities for failing to light the Karthigai Deepam atop Thiruparankundram Hillock despite clear court directions issued. He said he respects court orders unlike those officials, stressing accountability within the Madras High Court system today.

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    Karthigai Deepam Row: Madras High Court Stays Contempt Proceedings Till April 8
    Karthigai Deepam Row: Madras High Court Stays Contempt Proceedings Till April 8
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    Karthigai Deepam Row: Madras High Court Stays Contempt Proceedings Till April 8

    The Madurai Bench of the Madras High Court stayed contempt proceedings over non-compliance with the Thiruparankundram Karthigai Deepam order. Justices N. Sathish Kumar and M. Jothiraman adjourned the matter to April 8 while hearing state appeals.

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    Trademark Battle: Supreme Court Restores Contempt Proceedings Against Hero Ecotech
    Trademark Battle: Supreme Court Restores Contempt Proceedings Against Hero Ecotech
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    Trademark Battle: Supreme Court Restores Contempt Proceedings Against Hero Ecotech

    The Supreme Court of India restored contempt proceedings in the HERO trademark dispute between Hero Cycles Limited and Hero Ecotech Limited, setting aside the Patna High Court order that quashed action under Order XXXIX Rule 2A CPC.

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    No Provision For Deducting GST, Incentive Or Festival Advance From Retiral Dues: Allahabad HC Slams State Corporation
    No Provision For Deducting GST, Incentive Or Festival Advance From Retiral Dues: Allahabad HC Slams State Corporation
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    No Provision For Deducting GST, Incentive Or Festival Advance From Retiral Dues: Allahabad HC Slams State Corporation

    The Allahabad High Court expressed shock over illegal deductions from retiral dues of a U.P. State Employees Welfare Corporation employee, ordering full payment with arrears within a month and warning contempt action against the Executive Director for non-compliance.

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