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    Saket Court Judge Remarks: Delhi Govt Counsel Consents To Criminal Contempt Against CJP’s Ratna Singh

    The Delhi Government’s Additional Standing Counsel has consented to criminal contempt proceedings against CJP legal head Ratna Singh over X posts on a Saket Court judge. The opinion is prima facie and the Delhi High Court will decide independently.

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    Social Media Platforms Cannot Remain Passive Observers: Delhi High Court Warns Intermediaries Over Content Targeting Judiciary
    Social Media Platforms Cannot Remain Passive Observers: Delhi High Court Warns Intermediaries Over Content Targeting Judiciary
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    Social Media Platforms Cannot Remain Passive Observers: Delhi High Court Warns Intermediaries Over Content Targeting Judiciary

    The Delhi High Court initiated criminal contempt proceedings against Dr. Kapil Kakar over videos allegedly targeting a sitting judge and the judiciary, while directing social media platforms to remove the content, stressing that intermediaries cannot ignore material undermining judicial independence or reputations.

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    “Repeat This and Face Severe Consequences”: Supreme Court Closes Contempt Case Against YouTuber Ajay Shukla After Apology
    “Repeat This and Face Severe Consequences”: Supreme Court Closes Contempt Case Against YouTuber Ajay Shukla After Apology
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    “Repeat This and Face Severe Consequences”: Supreme Court Closes Contempt Case Against YouTuber Ajay Shukla After Apology

    The Supreme Court closed criminal contempt proceedings against YouTuber Ajay Shukla after he submitted an unconditional apology for allegedly scandalous remarks against a former apex court judge. The Court warned that any similar conduct in the future would attract “severe consequences.”

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    SCBA Revokes Adv Rakesh Kishore’s Membership After Shoe Attack on CJI: Direct Assault on Judicial Independence
    SCBA Revokes Adv Rakesh Kishore’s Membership After Shoe Attack on CJI: Direct Assault on Judicial Independence
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    SCBA Revokes Adv Rakesh Kishore’s Membership After Shoe Attack on CJI: Direct Assault on Judicial Independence

    Today, On 9th October, The Supreme Court Bar Association (SCBA) has revoked advocate Rakesh Kishore’s membership following his attempt to throw a shoe at Chief Justice of India B.R. Gavai. The act was called a “direct assault on judicial independence.”

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    Ajeet Bharti Questioned by Police After CJI Gavai Shoe Attack In Courtroom: If Judges Keep Making Anti-Hindu Remarks, It May Happen on Streets Too
    Ajeet Bharti Questioned by Police After CJI Gavai Shoe Attack In Courtroom: If Judges Keep Making Anti-Hindu Remarks, It May Happen on Streets Too
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    Ajeet Bharti Questioned by Police After CJI Gavai Shoe Attack In Courtroom: If Judges Keep Making Anti-Hindu Remarks, It May Happen on Streets Too

    Journalist Ajeet Bharti was questioned by Noida Police over his remarks following the alleged shoe attack on CJI BR Gavai in the Supreme Court, where he warned that “if judges keep making anti-Hindu remarks, it may happen on streets too.”

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    Remarks On Judiciary Row| Advocate Slams Sanjeev Sanyal, Calls Claim Misleading: Such a Characterization as a Hurdle Must Be Carefully Qualified
    Remarks On Judiciary Row| Advocate Slams Sanjeev Sanyal, Calls Claim Misleading: Such a Characterization as a Hurdle Must Be Carefully Qualified
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    Remarks On Judiciary Row| Advocate Slams Sanjeev Sanyal, Calls Claim Misleading: Such a Characterization as a Hurdle Must Be Carefully Qualified

    An advocate strongly criticized Sanjeev Sanyal’s remarks calling the judiciary a “hurdle.” The advocate stated, “Such a characterization as a hurdle must be carefully qualified,” cautioning that it risks misrepresenting the democratic balance of powers in India.

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    BREAKING| Remarks on Judiciary: Lawyer Writes to AG Seeking Consent to Initiate Contempt Proceedings Against Sanjeev Sanyal
    BREAKING| Remarks on Judiciary: Lawyer Writes to AG Seeking Consent to Initiate Contempt Proceedings Against Sanjeev Sanyal
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    BREAKING| Remarks on Judiciary: Lawyer Writes to AG Seeking Consent to Initiate Contempt Proceedings Against Sanjeev Sanyal

    Lawyer Shashi Ranjan Kumar Singh writes to Attorney General seeking consent to initiate criminal contempt proceedings against Sanjeev Sanyal over his remarks on the judiciary. The move cites potential impact on public trust and Sanyal’s role as government advisor.

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    Rahul Gandhi vs Indian Army Row | 'Priyanka Gandhi Targeted Supreme Court': Petition Urges CJI To Initiate Criminal Contempt Proceedings
    Rahul Gandhi vs Indian Army Row | 'Priyanka Gandhi Targeted Supreme Court': Petition Urges CJI To Initiate Criminal Contempt Proceedings
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    Rahul Gandhi vs Indian Army Row | ‘Priyanka Gandhi Targeted Supreme Court’: Petition Urges CJI To Initiate Criminal Contempt Proceedings

    Rahul Gandhi vs Indian Army row takes a legal twist as Advocate Ashok Pandey moves the Chief Justice of India, alleging Priyanka Gandhi Vadra made contemptuous remarks targeting the Supreme Court and seeks criminal contempt proceedings.

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    Karnataka HC Quashes FIR Against Infosys Co-Founder Kris Gopalakrishnan: "An Abuse of the Process of Law"
    Karnataka HC Quashes FIR Against Infosys Co-Founder Kris Gopalakrishnan: "An Abuse of the Process of Law"
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    Karnataka HC Quashes FIR Against Infosys Co-Founder Kris Gopalakrishnan: “An Abuse of the Process of Law”

    Today, On 28th APRIL, The Karnataka High Court quashed the FIR against Infosys Co-Founder Kris Gopalakrishnan, observing that it was “an abuse of the process of law.” The Court found no grounds to proceed with the criminal case filed against him.

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