“Apology is not a weapon of defence”: Bombay High Court holds two lawyers who threatened a Judge guilty of criminal contempt
The lawyers were fined ₹2,000 and directed to pay ₹50,000 costs each, with a Bar Council referral for action.
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Rajasthan High Court directs seizure of driver’s phone; issues contempt notice over unauthorised recording of court proceedings
“This act constitutes a serious interference with Administration of Justice and also makes out a prima facie case of criminal contempt under the Contempt of Courts Act, 1971.”
Jharkhand HC closes contempt case against advocate who said ‘country is burning with judiciary’; Accepts unconditional apology
“An advocate with over 40 years of legal practice is expected to show greater restraint, if not circumspection, as he is as much an officer of the Court as the Judge presiding over it.”
“Apology is accepted; he deserves a chance”: Jharkhand High Court expunges contempt remarks against advocate over hooliganism in open Court
“Apology made by the petitioner in person has got no doubt in mind that contemner in the present case has given or tendered a sincere apology and has satisfied the Court of his undertaking to never repeat such an act again.”
The Hindu and ETV Bharat Contempt case dropped: J&K and Ladakh HC cautions media against scandalizing judiciary
“Any news, in respect of Courts and its working, made with a motive of degrading the judicial institution or lowering its prestige in the eyes of general public, eroded the public trust in the Courts and must be viewed as an ill-motivated interference in the administration of justice.”
Working of Master of Roster
by Shivani Srivastava* and Ashit Srivastava**
Never Reported Judgment | Charge of contempt of court must be established beyond all reasonable doubt; alleged contemnor must be given the benefit of presumption of innocence [(1953) 1 SCC 726]
This report covers the Supreme Court’s Never Reported Judgment dating back to the year 1953 on contempt of court.
Recognizing emotional toll of delays in rape cases is crucial; survivors’ appearance in courts for deposition must be minimum: Delhi High Court
The delay in administration of justice not only interferes with the healing process of rape victims, but also prolongs their journey towards closure and recovery of such traumatic experience.
Delhi High Court discharges contemnors guilty of interfering in the function of Local Commissioner on unconditional apology
The contemnors apologised and stated that the entire incident is quite unfortunate and though facts have been misrepresented before the instant Court, however, they do not intend to disobey the orders of the Court and that the respondents have great respect for the Court.
Guest Lecture on “Mandating Mediation in the Administration of Justice” by CCADR, CNLU: Dec 23, 2022
The CCADR, CNLU, is going to organise a guest lecture on “Mandating Mediation in the Administration of Justice” on 23rd
Advocate to maintain dignity & decorum of Court, no room for arrogance and no license to intimidate Court: Bom HC
Bombay High Court: Anuja Prabhudessai, J., expressed that an advocate as an Officer of the Court is under an obligation to maintain
‘Judiciary’s dignity cannot be tarnished by irresponsible content’: Bom HC closes contempt case against person uploading contumacious content against Goa District Judiciary on YouTube & WhatsApp
Bombay High Court: The Division Bench of Dipankar Datta, CJ and M.S. Sonak, J., observed that, “Court has the duty of protecting
Madras HC | “Not fair to expect judges to expend too much time, energy in proof-reading”: HC stresses counsels should reflect ‘distilled understanding’ while preparing drafts
Madras High Court: G.R. Swaminathan, J., emphasised that all stakeholders in the process of administration of justice should discharge their commitments sincerely.
Tri HC | “Executive Magistrates and doctors not well trained in technical aspects of recording dying declaration”: rational approach for administering justice to be recorded
Tripura High Court: A Division Bench of S. Talapatra and Arindam Lodh, JJ. dismissed an appeal filed against the decision of the Sessions
Mens rea immaterial in determining liability for the offence of “scandalizing contempt” under the provisions of Administration of Justice (Protection) Act, 2016
Supreme Court of Singapore: A Single Judge Bench of Woo Bih Li, J., allowed the summons filed by the petitioner, whereby petitioner
Advocates required to maintain a balance between duty towards their client and duty towards the Court
Punjab and Haryana High Court: While dismissing the revision petition filed against the order of the Addition Sessions Judge, the Court said