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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)

Published 34 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.

Published 46 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.

Updated 47 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.

Published 54 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

Published 55 days ago

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

Delhi HC judge

Updated 60 days ago

Delhi HC holds Youtuber guilty of criminal contempt

Delhi HC holds Youtuber guilty of criminal contempt

Published 82 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.

Updated 122 days ago

Disregarding judicial officer's order unpardonable: Allahabad HC

Disregarding judicial officer's order unpardonable: Allahabad HC

Published 132 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)

Published 136 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

Published 157 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)

Published 163 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)

Published 172 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.

Updated 174 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)

Published 181 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)

Published 220 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)

Published 256 days ago

SC stays HC order scrapping CBI probe into Corbett irregularities

SC stays HC order scrapping CBI probe into Corbett irregularities

Published 270 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)

Published 270 days ago

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

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

Published 280 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)

Published 285 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

Published 290 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)

Published 298 days ago

‘Making undertrials stand with raised arms is not legal’

(Getty Images/iStockphoto)

Published 344 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.

Published 360 days ago

Why a Delhi court ordered 4 accused to ‘stand with hands in air’ as punishment?

The case pertains to a property dispute dating back to 2018.

Published 360 days ago

Ludhiana: Moments after court-ordered eviction, Congress ‘reoccupies’ office

The Congress office has been located near the Clock Tower market for over 50 years. (Gurpreet Singh/HT)

Published 361 days ago

Sheikh Hasina sentenced to 6 months in jail by International Crimes Tribunal

Bangladesh former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina. (File)

Updated 376 days ago

Water sharing row: HC defers hearing on plea seeking action against Punjab officials

The HC order came on a plea by BBMB seeking withdrawal of Punjab Police personnel from BBMB facilities, alleging they were interfering with the board’s functioning (Representational image)

Published 410 days ago

Tommy Robinson released: All about his family, ex-wife and surprising net worth

Tommy Robinson, anti-immigration activist, is displayed on a screen, as people attend an anti-immigration protest, in London, Britain, October 26, 2024. REUTERS/Chris J Ratcliffe/File Photo

Published 412 days ago

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