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    Contempt Of Court News

    Mohali court slaps contempt notice on GMADA collector over compensation dispute

    The court concluded that there was a ‘clear cut case of contempt of court’ against Jindal and held that he was liable to face proceedings under Sections 10 and 12 of the Contempt of Courts Act, 1971. (HT File)
    Cities
    Published 1 day ago

    Judiciary must not fear scrutiny

    The Supreme Court itself has repeatedly said that bona fide and constructive criticism can aid institutional self-introspection. (Arvind Yadav/HT Photo)
    Editorials
    Published 23 days ago

    Punjab: High court to hear pensioners’ contempt plea in dearness allowance case on August 21

    The chief secretary was also asked to ensure scrupulous compliance and file an affidavit about it by August 31. (HT)
    Cities
    Published 42 days ago

    Register FIR in cases of missing persons immediately, irrespective of age or gender: SC

    Register FIR in cases of missing persons immediately, irrespective of age or gender: SC
    India News
    Published 52 days ago

    Telangana HC orders HYDRAA chief’s ‘immediate’ removal

    HT Image
    India News
    Published 66 days ago

    Panchkula residents move HC against anti-encroachment drive

    Traffic police issued E-challans for vehicles parked with no parking on the road outside the Civil Hospital Sector 6 in Panchkula. (Sant Arora/HT)
    Cities
    Published 115 days ago

    Contempt case: GNDU VC, registrar get 1-month jail

    In March 2025, the HC, acting on contempt petitions, observed that respondents misinterpreted the order as there is no condition of completion of 10 years of service for claiming minimum pay scale and framed charges under the Contempt of Courts Act against the VC and the registrar.
    Cities
    Published 127 days ago

    ‘No wrongdoing on my part’: Byju Raveendran on Singapore court jail order

    Raveendran was sentenced on Wednesday for contempt after allegedly failing to comply with multiple court orders related to his assets.
    India News
    Updated 128 days ago

    Criminal contempt, 'taanashahi' judiciary: Delhi HC sentences YouTuber to jail

    The bench added that Pahuja should "no remorse" for his actions, and stated that his videos were part of public interest advocacy for judicial reforms.
    India News
    Published 135 days ago

    Delhi HC sentences Youtuber guilty of criminal contempt to 6 months jail

    Delhi HC sentences Youtuber guilty of criminal contempt to 6 months jail
    Cities
    Published 136 days ago

    'Kejriwal orchestrated vilification campaign': HC judge on contempt proceedings

    Delhi HC judge
    India News
    Updated 141 days ago

    Delhi HC holds Youtuber guilty of criminal contempt

    Delhi HC holds Youtuber guilty of criminal contempt
    Cities
    Published 163 days ago

    SC pulls up states over delay in naming DGPs

    Referring to the long-running environmental litigation in TN Godavarman Thirumulpad case, the Supreme Court delivered a 29-page judgement in the suo motu matter.
    India News
    Updated 203 days ago

    Disregarding judicial officer's order unpardonable: Allahabad HC

    Disregarding judicial officer's order unpardonable: Allahabad HC
    Cities
    Published 214 days ago

    HC warns social media users against hurling online abuses at judiciary

    The high court made the observation, noting with grave concern that, under the guise of freedom of expression, instances of criminal contempt are currently galore on social media. (File Photo)
    Cities
    Published 217 days ago

    SC dismisses plea challenging its 2019 verdict holding lawyer guilty of contempt

    SC dismisses plea challenging its 2019 verdict holding lawyer guilty of contempt
    India News
    Published 238 days ago

    ‘Police can’t be judge’: Allahabad HC raps UP cops over ‘shooting in leg’ trend

    The HC granted bail to one Raju alias Rajkumar, an accused, who was shot in the leg. (For Representation)
    Cities
    Published 245 days ago

    Withdraw notice within 24 hours, or will go to court: Swami Avimukteshwaranand to Prayagraj Mela Authority

    Swami Avimukteshwaranand at his camp in the Magh Mela in Prayagraj on Wednesday. (Anil K Maurya/HT Photo)
    Cities
    Published 253 days ago

    SC slams Maneka over criticism of orders on stray dogs: ‘She committed contempt’

    Maneka Gandhi, former union minister and founder of NGO People for Animals.
    India News
    Updated 255 days ago

    Court pulls up Ludhiana police for violating SC arrest norms

    The complaint alleged that Kapoor misused a video to threaten and extort <span class='webrupee'>₹</span>10,000. (Representational Image)
    Cities
    Published 262 days ago

    Allahabad High Court issues show-cause notice to ‘pairokar’ for recording court proceedings

    The case has been referred to the Chief Justice for the nomination of a different Bench. (FOR REPRESENTATION)
    Cities
    Published 301 days ago

    Man jailed for a month after brandishing pistol during Delhi HC ordered inspection

    The local commissioner stated that two individuals — Nitin Bansal and Sonu Gupta — were present at the site, and that Nitin allegedly became aggressive, pulled out a pistol and placed it on his office table, thereby obstructing the inspection. (Representational image)
    Cities
    Published 337 days ago

    SC stays HC order scrapping CBI probe into Corbett irregularities

    SC stays HC order scrapping CBI probe into Corbett irregularities
    India News
    Published 351 days ago

    HC frames contempt of court charges against Punjab director rural development

    “This court is left with no other option but to frame charges against the respondent (Gupta), as prima facie he has not only committed contempt but also exhibited defiance,” the bench of justice Pankaj Jain observed while summoning the officer for hearing on October 16. If convicted, he may face jail up to six months, and a fine up to <span class='webrupee'>₹</span>2,000 or both. (Getty Images/iStockphoto/ Representational image)
    Cities
    Published 351 days ago

    SCAORA condemns 'disrespectful gesture' against CJI, urges SC to invoke contempt

    SCAORA condemns 'disrespectful gesture' against CJI, urges SC to invoke contempt
    India News
    Published 361 days ago

    Court infra at Punjab’s Malerkotla: HC summons dept of justice secy for not implementing order

    The Punjab and Haryana high court has summoned department of justice secretary Gurpreet Singh Khaira over non-implementation of a high court order (Getty Images/iStockphoto)
    Cities
    Published 366 days ago

    SC holds tenant guilty of contempt, sends him to prison for not vacating premises

    SC holds tenant guilty of contempt, sends him to prison for not vacating premises
    India News
    Published 371 days ago

    Chandigarh: Court slaps ₹20k cost on woman for ‘frivolous’ plea to cancel accused’s bail

    During the last hearing on September 8, the court also noted that the complainant had not deposited the earlier cost of <span class='webrupee'>₹</span>5,000 imposed on her. (HT Photo for representation)
    Cities
    Published 379 days ago

    ‘Making undertrials stand with raised arms is not legal’

    (Getty Images/iStockphoto)
    Cities
    Published 425 days ago

    Delhi judge imposes physical punishment on 4 accused of wasting time

    The punishment was handed out by judicial magistrate first class Saurabh Goyal while presiding over a complaint case of alleged land grab and forgery.
    Cities
    Published 441 days ago
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