The Delhi High Court heard senior journalist Siddharth Varadarajan’s plea challenging denial of OCI status after he tendered an unconditional apology for failing to disclose certain facts before the Court in his petition against the Central government’s decision.
The Allahabad High Court dropped criminal contempt proceedings against an advocate after he tendered an unconditional apology for his remarks in open court. The Court accepted his apology, noting his remorse and assurance that such conduct would not be repeated.
The Orissa High Court criticised the Bhubaneswar DSP for scurrilous remarks against the Advocate General, holding that such conduct defies court orders. It said justice must rest on public trust, emphasising that “purity is the hallmark of justice.”
The Supreme Court cautioned activist Pardeep Sharma against making broad, unverified allegations against judges, stating it welcomes fair criticism but “not sweeping accusations.” The Court noted he had already apologised before the High Court, which accepted his apology and closed contempt proceedings.
The Supreme Court ordered interim release of the accused after his surrender and apology, directing him to deposit Rs 1 lakh with the Delhi High Court Lawyers’ Welfare Fund. The Bench warned that failure to pay would lead to automatic cancellation of bail.
The Supreme Court closed contempt proceedings against IFS officer Rahul after he apologized for moving the Uttarakhand High Court despite the top court hearing the Corbett case. CJI Gavai said, “The majesty of law is not in punishing the guilty but in forgiving.”
The Delhi High Court discharged a lawyer in a contempt case after he tendered an unconditional apology for using inappropriate language toward a woman judicial officer. The Court accepted his assurance to always maintain the decorum and dignity of the judiciary.
The Supreme Court advised Tamil filmmaker-politician Seeman to give an unconditional apology to an actor who accused him of rape on the false promise of marriage. The court warned his plea for quashing would be dismissed if he refused.
A Delhi court ordered RN Yadav to pay Rs 60,000 and issue an apology for defaming Colonel BS Chaudhary (Retd.) and his son in a society WhatsApp group. The court held that the posts damaged their reputation and violated their right to dignity under Article 21.
Supreme Court dissolves IPS officer’s marriage using Article 142 and orders unconditional apology for filing 15 cases. All litigations quashed; both parties agree to move on peacefully.
