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.
The Delhi High Court has issued a contempt notice to BluSmart, Gensol, and others for allegedly violating a court order regarding 10 Tata Tigor EVs. Shefasteq claims the companies obstructed efforts to locate the vehicles and failed to provide required information. Legal proceedings involving Gensol have escalated amid serious allegations from SEBI.
Today, On 1st April, The Supreme Court raised concerns over the absence of an Advocate-on-Record (AoR) in a case involving unethical legal practices, questioning the integrity of the profession. The court noted that some advocates, instead of upholding justice, resort to unfair means. When caught, they often evade accountability by offering an unconditional apology, claiming their actions were unintentional. This observation highlights the growing need for stricter enforcement of ethical standards in the legal system.
Jodhpur, March 12 – The Rajasthan High Court has taken a strict stand in a contempt case involving delayed salary payments and arrears to public employees. On Wednesday, the court directed the state government to withhold the salaries of three bureaucrats due to a delay of over three and a half years in complying with its orders.
NEW DELHI: Today (11th Feb): The Supreme Court dismissed a Public Interest Litigation (PIL) filed by the National Federation of Indian Women (NFIW), which is associated with the CPI. The PIL raised concerns about the rising incidents of mob lynching and violence, especially by cow vigilantes. The Bench, led by Justice BR Gavai and Justice K Vinod Chandran, referred to its previous ruling in the case of Tehseen Poonawalla v. Union of India and stated that while the ruling is binding on all authorities, the Court cannot oversee or monitor such incidents in every part of the country.
Lakshmi Puri filed a petition in the Delhi High Court against TMC leader Saket Gokhale, accusing him of not following a defamation ruling. The case is based on a defamation suit Puri had filed, which led to a court order. She says Gokhale has not followed the directions given in the order. Her petition asks the court to enforce the judgment and take proper legal action.
The Supreme Court directed six states to respond within six weeks regarding non-compliance in DGP appointments, including Andhra Pradesh and Uttar Pradesh. Allegations of violations include preferential appointments undermining seniority and politicization of police leadership. The UPSC must prepare appointment panels and report status by March 2025.
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The Supreme Court today (29th Nov) criticized the Kerala High Court for wrongly granting bail to 17 accused PFI members in a murder case tied to RSS leader Srinivasan, stating that individual roles were not assessed. It also demanded an explanation from the Supreme Court Registry for failing to list certain Special Leave Petitions by the NIA.
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The Supreme Court expressed strong dissatisfaction in today’s hearing (28th Nov) with the government’s non-compliance with anti-pollution measures in Delhi, citing lack of action from authorities. Additional Solicitor General Aishwarya Bhati defended the government’s efforts, including traffic management directives. Meanwhile, Delhi’s air quality remains critical, with AQI levels classified as ‘very poor,’ posing health risks to citizens.