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    BREAKING | Shoe-Hurling at Ex-CJI: Supreme Court Seeks Preventive Measures As SCBA, SG Mehta To Give Suggestions
    BREAKING | Shoe-Hurling at Ex-CJI: Supreme Court Seeks Preventive Measures As SCBA, SG Mehta To Give Suggestions
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    BREAKING | Shoe-Hurling at Ex-CJI: Supreme Court Seeks Preventive Measures As SCBA, SG Mehta To Give Suggestions

    Today, On 17th December, Supreme Court today heard a contempt plea over alleged shoe-hurling at former CJI B R Gavai during proceedings. The Bench said preventive measures are needed, as SCBA and Solicitor General Tushar Mehta agreed to give suggestions to Court.

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    Lawyer Apologizes for Misconduct Toward Woman Judge, Delhi High Court Closes Contempt Case
    Lawyer Apologizes for Misconduct Toward Woman Judge, Delhi High Court Closes Contempt Case
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    Lawyer Apologizes for Misconduct Toward Woman Judge, Delhi High Court Closes Contempt Case

    The Delhi High Court discharged a lawyer in a contempt case after he tendered an unconditional apology for using inappropriate language toward a woman judicial officer. The Court accepted his assurance to always maintain the decorum and dignity of the judiciary.

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    BREAKING | Shoe-Hurling at CJI| Why Give Him More Importance?: Supreme Court Declines Immediate Action on Rakesh Kishore
    BREAKING | Shoe-Hurling at CJI| Why Give Him More Importance?: Supreme Court Declines Immediate Action on Rakesh Kishore
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    BREAKING | Shoe-Hurling at CJI| Why Give Him More Importance?: Supreme Court Declines Immediate Action on Rakesh Kishore

    Today, On 27th October, The Supreme Court refused to take immediate action against advocate Rakesh Kishore over the alleged shoe-hurling incident targeting CJI B.R. Gavai. The Bench said it was not closing the matter and would frame preventive guidelines.

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    BREAKING| CJI Gavai Dismisses Plea Seeking Criminal Contempt Against AG R. Venkataramani
    BREAKING| CJI Gavai Dismisses Plea Seeking Criminal Contempt Against AG R. Venkataramani
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    BREAKING| CJI Gavai Dismisses Plea Seeking Criminal Contempt Against AG R. Venkataramani

    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.”

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    BREAKING| Shoe Attack on CJI: AG Approves Contempt Proceedings Against Advocate Rakesh Kishore
    BREAKING| Shoe Attack on CJI: AG Approves Contempt Proceedings Against Advocate Rakesh Kishore
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    BREAKING| Shoe Attack on CJI: AG Approves Contempt Proceedings Against Advocate Rakesh Kishore

    Today, On 16th October, India’s Attorney General R. Venkataramani has approved criminal contempt proceedings against Advocate Rakesh Kishore, who tried to throw a shoe at Chief Justice of India B.R. Gavai in the Supreme Court last week.

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    BREAKING| Shoe-Hurling at CJI | Our Religion Has Never Promoted Violence: Justice Surya Kant
    BREAKING| Shoe-Hurling at CJI | Our Religion Has Never Promoted Violence: Justice Surya Kant
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    BREAKING| Shoe-Hurling at CJI | Our Religion Has Never Promoted Violence: Justice Surya Kant

    Today, On 16th October, Justice Surya Kant says, “Our religion has never promoted violence. On social media, everything becomes a saleable thing,” as he warns against glorifying outrage and online sensationalism following the shoe-hurling incident at CJI Gavai.

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    Supreme Court Shoe Assault: Punjab Police File FIRs Over Posts Targeting CJI, Bengaluru Cops Register Zero FIR Against Advocate Rakesh Kishore
    Supreme Court Shoe Assault: Punjab Police File FIRs Over Posts Targeting CJI, Bengaluru Cops Register Zero FIR Against Advocate Rakesh Kishore
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    Shocking Shoe Attack Attempt on CJI Gavai: Lawyer Moves AG Seeking Criminal Contempt Against Advocate Rakesh Kishore

    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.

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    Supreme Court Issues Bailable Warrant Against Lawyer Over ‘Scandalous’ Complaint Targeting Judges and Senior Advocates
    Supreme Court Issues Bailable Warrant Against Lawyer Over ‘Scandalous’ Complaint Targeting Judges and Senior Advocates
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    Supreme Court Issues Bailable Warrant Against Lawyer Over ‘Scandalous’ Complaint Targeting Judges and Senior Advocates

    The Supreme Court issued bailable warrants against advocate Mukut Nath Verma for filing a “scandalous and frivolous” complaint against SCBA Election Committee members and judges. The Court warned such defamatory actions cannot go unchecked and prima facie constitute criminal contempt.

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    BREAKING |  Inciting Violence Against Judges: Contempt Proceedings Proposed Against Aniruddhacharya and Ajeet Bharti Over Controversial Comments on CJI Gavai
    BREAKING |  Inciting Violence Against Judges: Contempt Proceedings Proposed Against Aniruddhacharya and Ajeet Bharti Over Controversial Comments on CJI Gavai
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    BREAKING |  Inciting Violence Against Judges: Contempt Proceedings Proposed Against Aniruddhacharya and Ajeet Bharti Over Controversial Comments on CJI Gavai

    Suraj Kumar Bauddh has written to Attorney General R. Venkataramani seeking criminal contempt proceedings against Aniruddhacharya and YouTuber Ajeet Bharti for abusive remarks targeting CJI B.R. Gavai. He warns these statements “incite violence against judges and endanger the independence of the judiciary.”

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    Scandalises and Lowers the Authority of the Court: Allahabad HC Charges Advocate with Criminal Contempt for WhatsApp Allegation Against Judge
    Scandalises and Lowers the Authority of the Court: Allahabad HC Charges Advocate with Criminal Contempt for WhatsApp Allegation Against Judge
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    Scandalises and Lowers the Authority of the Court: Allahabad HC Charges Advocate with Criminal Contempt for WhatsApp Allegation Against Judge

    The Allahabad High Court has charged an advocate with criminal contempt for a WhatsApp post alleging bribery by a judge, ruling that such acts scandalize and lower the authority of the judiciary.

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