“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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Delhi Metro closures and alleged illegal detentions during CJP protest: What did the Supreme Court say on 11 October?
On Sunday, the Court assembled for an urgent hearing of the applications alleging violation of its earlier order and alleged illegal detention of a large number of individuals on 10 October 2026 by Delhi Police.
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.”
Judges Do Not Hold Press Conferences and Have Very Limited Means to Protect Themselves: Delhi HC on Judicial Silence in the Age of Social Media
“The entire exercise appeared aimed at achieving indirectly, through public pressure and social media campaigns, what could not be achieved directly through judicial proceedings and legal arguments before the Court — that this particular matter pertaining to discharge of respondents in the 2022 Delhi Excise Policy — be not heard by this Court.”
“Power and Popularity Do Not Confer Constitutional Immunity”: Delhi HC’s Criminal Contempt Order Against Kejriwal and Others Explained
“When the institution of the judiciary and this Court was put on trial, it became the duty of this Court, at that moment, to stand up for itself and the institution”
Supreme Court Extends ‘A Final Act of Forgiveness’ to Senior Advocate Yatin Oza; Suspends His Contempt Conviction
“The Court wields considerable authority, yet the true essence of judicial magnanimity lies in restraint. Measured reprimand and corrective guidance remain the wiser course over sheer penal consequence.”
Breach of Undertaking is Contempt of Court: Madhya Pradesh HC Directs Reopening of Check Posts for Curbing Overloaded Trucks in 30 Days
The present contempt petition was filed against the State Government for not following the undertakings given by them before the Court in several PILs filed regarding overloaded trucks.
Statutory Bodies Cannot Undermine Finality of Judicial Orders; Supreme Court Declares Rent Authority’s Restoration Order Void for Exceeding Jurisdiction
“Jurisdiction especially at the level of the trial courts is a creation of specific statutes and the learned judges must be cognizant, always of the differences in the jurisdiction conferred upon them thereby.”
Delhi High Court finds Reliance Entertainment and its officers guilty of Contempt in T-Series Loan Dispute
“This conduct of the defendant shows its consistent manner of not complying with the directions of this Court in a timely manner without being directed again and again; and thus, shows wilful disregard for legal process.”
NCERT Class-8 textbook Judiciary Chapter | SC takes suo motu cognizance, orders nationwide withdrawal, issues contempt notice
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.
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.”
Allahabad HC calls for initiation of contempt proceedings against advocate who challenged Court’s authority in open Court alleging Government pressure
“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.”
Scandalous allegations against Judges constitute criminal contempt: Madras HC grants final opportunity to tender unconditional apology
“Instead of expressing regret or tendering an apology, he persisted with such allegations and even called upon the Court to tender an apology.”
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Delhi HC closes contempt proceedings against Sub-Inspector for Arrest without Section 41-A CrPC notice; accepts unconditional apology
“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.”
Madras HC directs immediate police action over derogatory book title targeting sitting Judge; initiates suo motu criminal contempt against publisher
“The pictorial representation, the caricature and the expressions/words used are not only highly derogatory, but virtually abusive.”
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Remarrying during pendency of first wife’s appeal amounts to Contempt: Punjab and Haryana High Court sentences Man to 3 months jail and fine
“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.”
Madras HC permits the devotees to Light Karthigai Deepam at Deepathoon; holds officials in contempt
“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 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.”