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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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    “De Denge” Remark Backfires: Delhi High Court Slams Casual Attitude, Upholds Strike-Off of Written Statement
    “De Denge” Remark Backfires: Delhi High Court Slams Casual Attitude, Upholds Strike-Off of Written Statement
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    Delhi High Court Takes Contempt Action Against Lawyer Over ‘Corrupt Judiciary’ Allegations: Reckless, Contemptuous, and Scandalous Claim

    The Delhi High Court initiated contempt proceedings against a lawyer for making allegations of a ‘corrupt judiciary.’ The court described the claims as reckless, contemptuous, and scandalous, emphasizing that such statements undermine the integrity of the judicial system.

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    After Lawyer “Threatened” Court, Jharkhand High Court Condemns Conduct; Bar Council Chief Steps In
    After Lawyer “Threatened” Court, Jharkhand High Court Condemns Conduct; Bar Council Chief Steps In
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    After Lawyer “Threatened” Court, Jharkhand High Court Condemns Conduct; Bar Council Chief Steps In

    Jharkhand High Court takes a serious view after an advocate allegedly threatened the court during an anticipatory bail hearing in a land-grabbing case. The Bar Council chairman intervened, and the matter is under review for disciplinary action.

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    Judge Fines Surgeon for Throwing Rice in Delhi Court During Murder Trial; Lawyers Fear "Black Magic"
    Judge Fines Surgeon for Throwing Rice in Delhi Court During Murder Trial; Lawyers Fear "Black Magic"
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    Allahabad High Court : “Threatening or Obstructing Access to Court Is the Most Serious Criminal Contempt”

    The Allahabad High Court strongly condemned threats or obstruction against those seeking legal remedies, declaring such acts as the gravest form of criminal contempt and a major roadblock to justice that cannot be tolerated in any circumstance.

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    Supreme Court Defers Hearing on Criminal Contempt Plea Against WB CM Mamata Banerjee: "Don’t Try to Politicize Your Political Battle Before the Court"
    Supreme Court Defers Hearing on Criminal Contempt Plea Against WB CM Mamata Banerjee: "Don’t Try to Politicize Your Political Battle Before the Court"
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    Supreme Court Defers Hearing on Criminal Contempt Plea Against WB CM Mamata Banerjee: “Don’t Try to Politicize Your Political Battle Before the Court”

    Today, On 21st July, The Supreme Court deferred the criminal contempt plea against WB CM Mamata Banerjee, warning, “Don’t try to politicize your political battle before the Court.” The bench made it clear the courtroom is not a political platform.

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    Criminal Contempt Case Against Mamata Banerjee Listed Before CJI Gavai’s Bench
    Criminal Contempt Case Against Mamata Banerjee Listed Before CJI Gavai’s Bench
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    Criminal Contempt Case Against Mamata Banerjee Listed Before CJI Gavai’s Bench

    Supreme Court to hear criminal contempt plea against West Bengal CM Mamata Banerjee tomorrow. Matter listed as Item No. 3 before Chief Justice B.R. Gavai’s bench.

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    Kerala Man Jailed for Accusing Judges of Sangh Parivar Bias on Facebook
    Kerala Man Jailed for Accusing Judges of Sangh Parivar Bias on Facebook
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    Kerala Man Jailed for Accusing Judges of Sangh Parivar Bias on Facebook

    Kerala High Court sentenced PK Suresh Kumar to 3 days in jail for defamatory posts against judges. The Court held his allegations as a serious attack on judicial integrity and independence.

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    Allahabad HC Slaps Fine on Litigant for Derogatory Phone Call: "Abusive Call to Lawyer Borders on Criminal Contempt"
    Allahabad HC Slaps Fine on Litigant for Derogatory Phone Call: "Abusive Call to Lawyer Borders on Criminal Contempt"
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    Allahabad HC Slaps Fine on Litigant for Derogatory Phone Call: “Abusive Call to Lawyer Borders on Criminal Contempt”

    Allahabad HC imposed a Rs. 25,000 fine on a litigant for making derogatory remarks to a lawyer, stating such abuse borders on criminal contempt and undermines the legal profession.

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    Kerala High Court Says "Over My Dead Body" To CPIM Leader For Facebook Post To "Pressurise" Court When Judgment Is Reserved
    Kerala High Court Says "Over My Dead Body" To CPIM Leader For Facebook Post To "Pressurise" Court When Judgment Is Reserved
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    Kerala High Court Says “Over My Dead Body” To CPIM Leader For Facebook Post To “Pressurise” Court When Judgment Is Reserved

    Kerala High Court will initiate suo moto criminal contempt against CPIM leader R. Rajesh for a Facebook post aimed at pressurising the court. Justice Dinesh Kumar Singh said, “Only over my dead body, he can put pressure.”

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    Allahabad High Court Orders Contempt Action Against Lawyer for Calling Judge “Biased and Dishonest”
    Allahabad High Court Orders Contempt Action Against Lawyer for Calling Judge “Biased and Dishonest”
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    Allahabad High Court Orders Contempt Action Against Lawyer for Calling Judge “Biased and Dishonest”

    Advocate Harish Chandra Shukla faces contempt charges for accusing a judge of bias during a murder case bail hearing. The Allahabad High Court deemed his allegations serious misconduct and initiated criminal contempt proceedings against him. The case will be investigated further, with Justice Siddharth recusing himself from it.

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