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Delhi High Court directs advocate to render pro bono legal services for his misbehaviour and unnecessary aggressive behaviour in courtroom

There can be no doubt unnecessary aggression and raising of voice in Court which demonstrates disrespect cannot be tolerated. Lawyers are ought to maintain decorum in the court room.

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MP High Court accepts man’s unconditional apology in contempt case; directs him to plant 50 trees of indigenous species

The respondent expressed remorse and tenders an apology, undertakes that in future he will ensure maintenance of proper decorum of the Court and volunteered to undertake social service.

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No proper coordination between different Govt. departments, not a defence for not complying with Court’s orders: Delhi HC directs Finance secretary to be present for next hearing

Delhi High Court opined that, if the orders passed by this Court would not be implemented, it would lead to a situation where each department of the Government would be raising objections to the statement made by the other department.

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‘Demolition carried out is in violation of interim orders’; Patna High Court initiates contempt case against officials of Patna Municipal Corporation

“A contempt case is initiated against the Municipal Commissioner, the Additional Municipal Commissioner, the Executive Officer and the Executive Engineer of the Patna Municipal Corporation; and against the Project Director of the Patna Smart City.”

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Editors Guild of India on the Meghalaya High Court’s order in a contempt case against “The Shillong Times”

Statement Issued by Editors Guild of India The Editors Guild of India is deeply distressed over the Meghalaya High Court’s order in