NBA leader Medha Patkar withdrew her plea in the Supreme Court against Delhi LG V K Saxena in a 25-year-old defamation case. The court said the matter needed closure and refused relief on her request to examine more witnesses.
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.
The Allahabad High Court granted bail to lawyer Mohd Haroon, convicted of stalking and harassing a female judge, citing procedural delays and his lengthy custody. The decision raised concerns over judicial safety and highlighted systemic issues in addressing such cases. Conditions for bail include no contact with the complainant and cooperation with legal proceedings.