Justice J C Doshi of the Gujarat High Court expressed disappointment at lawyers’ attempts to “browbeat” him in multiple cases on Monday.
The Madhya Pradesh High Court has directed an inquiry into the alleged contempt of court by advocate Madan Singh, rejecting his apology and emphasizing the need to safeguard the court’s dignity. The lawyer allegedly made derogatory comments about a judge’s family, prompting the court to proceed with formal charges and a thorough investigation.
The Supreme Court of India recently nullified a judgment delivered by a retired judge of the Madras High Court. The Supreme Court bench, comprising Justices Abhay S. Oka and Ujjal Bhuyan, took a critical stance on the matter. The Supreme Court of India recently nullified a judgment delivered by a retired judge of the Madras […]
A rape survivor in Tripura alleged being sexually assaulted by a magistrate in his court chamber. A panel led by Dhalai District and Sessions Judge Gautam Sarkar is investigating the matter. The survivor stated that the incident occurred during her statement recording. The High Court Registrar General mentioned not receiving an official complaint yet. Helplines for violence against women were provided.
Justice N. Anand Venkatesh of Madras High Court, expressing his unfamiliarity with Hindi, intends to maintain the original English names for key legal codes, despite their replacement with new laws in Hindi. This decision, amid discussions on legal matters, reflects the complexity of India’s legal system and highlights the importance of clarity and accessibility in court proceedings.
In a shocking turn of events at Agar Malwa’s District Sessions Court, lawyer Nitin Atal threw a shoe at Additional Sessions Judge Pradeep Dubey during a heated argument, causing an injury. Atal fled after snatching court documents, prompting legal action and a search operation by the police. The incident has sparked concerns about judicial safety and decorum.
In a recent development, the Karnataka court in Hubballi granted bail to Hindu activist Srikanth Poojari, who was arrested for his alleged involvement in the riots following the demolition of the Babri Masjid in Ayodhya in 1992. This decision has come amidst widespread protests by the BJP across the state, criticizing the Congress government and […]