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    J&K High Court Drops Contempt Case Against The Hindu, ETV Bharat Over Justice Atul Sreedharan Roster Report
    J&K High Court Drops Contempt Case Against The Hindu, ETV Bharat Over Justice Atul Sreedharan Roster Report
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    J&K High Court: Weekly Causelist to Carry VC Links for Both Benches, SOP Issued for Smooth Virtual Hearings

    J&K High Court orders publication of video conferencing links in weekly causelists for Jammu and Srinagar benches. Advocates must follow strict SOPs for virtual hearings.

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    CJI Gavai to Harish Salve: "We’re Not Taking Mentions from Senior Advocates" but Allows Virtual Appearance
    CJI Gavai to Harish Salve: "We’re Not Taking Mentions from Senior Advocates" but Allows Virtual Appearance
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    CJI Gavai to Harish Salve: “We’re Not Taking Mentions from Senior Advocates” but Allows Virtual Appearance

    In the presidential reference case, CJI B.R. Gavai initially refused Harish Salve’s urgent mention but permitted him to appear virtually after personal reasons were cited. The court stressed such requests should go through the AoR and questioned the presence of top law officers.

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    Supreme Court Slams Gujarat Power Body: 'Can’t Act Like Private Entity', Rejects GUVNL Pleas on Wind Energy Tariff
    Supreme Court Slams Gujarat Power Body: 'Can’t Act Like Private Entity', Rejects GUVNL Pleas on Wind Energy Tariff
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    “Don’t Misuse VC to Hide Behind the Screen”: Supreme Court Tells Woman Litigant, Offers Free Legal Aid & Travel Support

    The Supreme Court urged a woman litigant to argue her case in person instead of via video conferencing, citing suspicious conduct. The bench offered her legal assistance and full travel expenses through NALSA for a fair hearing.

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    "Rs 1 Lakh Fine for Attending Court from Toilet: Gujarat HC Slams ‘Contumacious’ Conduct"
    "Rs 1 Lakh Fine for Attending Court from Toilet: Gujarat HC Slams ‘Contumacious’ Conduct"
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    Rs 1 Lakh Fine for Attending Court from Toilet: Gujarat HC Slams ‘Contumacious’ Conduct

    Gujarat High Court fined a man Rs 1 lakh for appearing in a virtual hearing from a toilet. The Court called his act “contumacious” and is considering jail time.

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    "The Infamous Video Tarnishing the Image of This Court": Gujarat HC Takes Contempt Action Over Toilet Hearing
    "The Infamous Video Tarnishing the Image of This Court": Gujarat HC Takes Contempt Action Over Toilet Hearing
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    “The Infamous Video Tarnishing the Image of This Court”: Gujarat HC Takes Contempt Action Over Toilet Hearing

    The Gujarat High Court initiated contempt proceedings after a man, Abdul Samad, appeared in a virtual hearing while on a toilet, creating a viral video that raised public concern about courtroom decorum. The court condemned this behavior, ordered the video’s deletion, and seeks to prevent similar incidents in future livestreams.

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    "I Plead Guilty, But There Was No Intent": Gujarat HC Drops Contempt Against Senior Lawyer Seen Sipping Beer in VC
    "I Plead Guilty, But There Was No Intent": Gujarat HC Drops Contempt Against Senior Lawyer Seen Sipping Beer in VC
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    BREAKING | “Feel Sorry, Absolutely Sorry”: Senior Advocate Caught Drinking From Beer Mug In Virtual Court, Apologises To Gujarat HC

    A senior lawyer appeared before Gujarat High Court after a video of him sipping from a beer mug during a virtual hearing went viral. He apologised unconditionally, calling it a technical error while waiting for his turn.

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    Gujarat HC Initiates Contempt Case Against Senior Lawyer For Attending VC With Beer Mug: “Outrageous & Glaring Conduct”
    Gujarat HC Initiates Contempt Case Against Senior Lawyer For Attending VC With Beer Mug: “Outrageous & Glaring Conduct”
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    Gujarat HC Initiates Contempt Case Against Senior Lawyer For Attending VC With Beer Mug: “Outrageous & Glaring Conduct”

    The Gujarat High Court has Initiated contempt proceedings against senior lawyer Bhaskar Tanna for appearing in a virtual hearing with a beer mug and speaking on the phone, calling it an “outrageous and glaring conduct” in court proceedings.

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    Delhi High Court Issued Notice Against a Lawyer Over ‘Court is slow to Hear My cases’ on VC Hearing Chat Box
    Delhi High Court Issued Notice Against a Lawyer Over ‘Court is slow to Hear My cases’ on VC Hearing Chat Box
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    Delhi High Court Issued Notice Against a Lawyer Over ‘Court is slow to Hear My cases’ on VC Hearing Chat Box

    NEW DELHI: The Delhi High Court issued a notice to lawyer Sanjeev Kumar for posting contemptuous comments during a video conference hearing. Justice Anoop Kumar Mendiratta ordered Kumar to explain why contempt of court proceedings should not be initiated against him. The court emphasized the need to maintain decorum and respect for the judicial process.

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