The Delhi High Court sentenced Gulshan Pahuja to six months’ imprisonment and a Rs 2,000 fine for criminal contempt, observing that he showed “no regret,” continued making scandalous submissions against the judiciary, and was “neither repentant nor deserving of any mercy.”
The Gujarat High Court recommended criminal contempt proceedings against suspended Additional District Judge GR Soni, observing that his allegations against a senior judge amounted to interference with judicial proceedings and obstruction of justice, thereby constituting “criminal contempt”.
The Jharkhand High Court dismissed the suo motu criminal contempt case against advocate Mahesh Tiwari after he apologised for his heated exchange with Justice Rajesh Kumar. The Court said its shoulders were broad enough and adopted a lenient view.
During a criminal contempt hearing, Calcutta High Court judges and TMC MP Kalyan Bandyopadhyay engaged in humorous exchanges. Bandyopadhyay noted a parliamentary meeting agenda concerning judicial ethics, prompting witty remarks from the judges about the law’s creation and challenges. The interaction showcased a playful atmosphere amidst serious legal discussions.
