The Delhi High Court has directed a social media account to promptly delete a viral post targeting advocate and Bharatiya Janata Party leader Gaurav Bhatia. The order came after his appearance on a television news programme triggered widespread online reactions.
Advocate Ashok Pandey has been sentenced to six months in jail by the Allahabad High Court for contempt of court. In a 2021 courtroom incident, he referred to High Court judges as “goondas,” a highly disrespectful remark. The court took suo motu action and held his words as criminal contempt. Despite several opportunities, Pandey refused to apologize, leading to the strict punishment.