Kerala High Court criticised an unidentified lawyer for approaching a six-year-old in a custody dispute and misleading the child about the father waiting outside the courtroom. Court said lawyers must uphold Constitution, justice, and Rule of Law always.
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.”
Supreme Court of India declined plea seeking guidelines on Ashoka Chakra display on national flag. Bench led by Surya Kant advised petitioner to pursue constructive steps, leaving decision to authorities.
CJI B. R. Gavai cautioned that while courts must protect citizens’ rights, “judicial activism should not turn into judicial adventurism or judicial terrorism.” He made the remark at a book launch in Delhi, stressing the need for balanced judicial intervention.
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.
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.
Top government sources emphasized that “respect for judiciary is paramount” amid the ongoing controversy. This statement was made in response to recent tensions between the judiciary and government institutions, highlighting the importance of maintaining the judiciary’s integrity and its vital role in India’s democratic system.
The Supreme Court confirmed Felix Jerald’s bail and criticized the Madras High Court’s condition mandating the closure of his YouTube channel, stating it was “unwarranted and extraneous.” The ruling emphasized that while the closure requirement is lifted, other bail conditions remain in place following Jerald’s arrest linked to a controversial interview.
The Delhi High Court recently accepted the apology of an engineer, Brijesh Shukla, who had made derogatory remarks against the judiciary. The division bench of Justice Suresh Kumar Kait and Justice Shalinder Kaur considered the context of Shukla’s actions, acknowledging that his allegations against a judicial officer and the judiciary were likely a result of […]
