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    Freedom of Speech: TN AG Refuses Consent for Contempt Against Ex-Judge Over Remarks on Justice GR Swaminathan
    Freedom of Speech: TN AG Refuses Consent for Contempt Against Ex-Judge Over Remarks on Justice GR Swaminathan
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    Freedom of Speech: TN AG Refuses Consent for Contempt Against Ex-Judge Over Remarks on Justice GR Swaminathan

    P. S. Raman declined consent to initiate criminal contempt proceedings against retired D. Hariparanthaman over remarks on sitting judge G. R. Swaminathan. Under Section 15 of the Contempt of Courts Act, Advocate General approval is mandatory for private criminal contempt petitions before High Courts.

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    Appeared on VC and Threatened the Bench: Delhi High Court Orders Man to Appear in Person

    The Delhi High Court sharply rebuked a man already facing criminal contempt for repeatedly threatening judges. It directed contemnor to appear personally on March 23, warning that non-compliance would trigger coercive steps to secure his presence.

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    BREAKING | Shoe Hurling At Ex-CJI Gavai: Supreme Court To Hear SCBA’s Contempt Plea After 3 Weeks
    BREAKING | Shoe Hurling At Ex-CJI Gavai: Supreme Court To Hear SCBA’s Contempt Plea After 3 Weeks
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    BREAKING | Shoe Hurling At Ex-CJI Gavai: Supreme Court To Hear SCBA’s Contempt Plea After 3 Weeks

    Today, On 5th February, The Supreme Court will hear SCBA’s contempt plea on the shoe hurling incident after three weeks, with the Solicitor General set to examine draft guidelines. The CJI told the counsel, “Very well. You can take it at ease.”

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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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