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Observing that decontextualised criticism in a school curriculum may undermine institutional dignity and influence impressionable minds, the Supreme Court ordered seizure of all copies of the NCERT Grade-8 textbook and issued show-cause notices for criminal contempt.
“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.”
“By using scandalous and intemperate language and by shouting in open Court in a loud and aggressive manner, applicant’s advocate has prima facie committed acts which tend to lower the dignity of the Court and interfere with the administration of justice.”
“Instead of expressing regret or tendering an apology, he persisted with such allegations and even called upon the Court to tender an apology.”
Justice Dipankar Datta served as a Judge in the Calcutta High Court, and as Chief Justice of Bombay High Court, prior to being sworn in as Supreme Court Judge on 12-12-2022.
“In view of the fact that unconditional apology has been tendered by the Contemnor, which seems to be heartfelt, we accept the same and direct the closure of the proceedings.”
“The pictorial representation, the caricature and the expressions/words used are not only highly derogatory, but virtually abusive.”
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“Instead of tendering an unqualified apology, has tried to contest his act of solemnizing the second marriage during the pendency of the above appeal and stay having been granted therein.”
“Confirming the conviction under the Contempt of Courts Act, 1971 only to send across the right message… a clear message should be sent so that no one, howsoever high they may be, may think that they are above the law.”
“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.”
“Non-Performing Assets are a huge burden on the public exchequer, banking and financial system, and, thus, prompt enforcement of recovery mechanism under the SARFAESI Act is paramount for liquidity in the system”.
The Court clarified that Supreme Court has no administrative control over the administration of the High Court or the Judges of the High Court. The Court firmly stated that High Court Judges are also Constitutional functionaries, and they enjoy the same immunity as is enjoyed by a Judge of the Supreme Court.
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“Judicial independence is a basic feature of the Constitution. We Judges have taken oath to discharge our judicial duties not only without favour but also without fear.”
“Not only has the petitioner failed to indicate how she has been intentionally victimized in the matter at hand, she has also made scandalous remarks attacking the integrity of the justice dispensation mechanism.”
In the present case, the video clip showed a man on the toilet, relieving himself, while attending virtual court proceedings
“Providing opportunities for temporary release ensures that the ties between the prisoner and the society are not severed. Ensuring that the incarcerated have healthy roots in the society greatly assists in their rehabilitation and reintegration.”
The Bar passed a prohibitory order against the advocate on account of misconduct.
In the present case, the video clip showed a Senior Advocate talking on his phone and drinking from a beer mug while attending virtual court proceedings.