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 Supreme Court on Monday(18th Nov) dismissed a petition for an inquiry into Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose’s death, stating it falls outside judicial authority. Justices Surya Kant and Ujjal Bhuyan advised the petitioner to pursue the matter through appropriate political channels. The court criticized previous allegations made against historical figures as reckless.
Former locomotive pilot, PU Venkatesan, was convicted of criminal contempt for making scandalous allegations against judges. The Madras High Court sentenced him to six months in prison for displaying no remorse and verbally abusing the judges. His behavior was found to be contemptuous towards the entire justice system. This followed a Facebook post and subsequent letters making reckless allegations.