contempt of court news

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)

chandigarh news

Published on Jun 09, 2026 06:24 am IST

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.

chandigarh news

Published on May 28, 2026 07:56 am IST

‘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 on May 27, 2026 12:23 pm IST

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 on May 20, 2026 08:02 pm IST

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

delhi news

Published on May 19, 2026 06:52 pm IST

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

Delhi HC judge

india news

Updated on May 15, 2026 04:23 pm IST

Delhi HC holds Youtuber guilty of criminal contempt

delhi news

Published on Apr 22, 2026 07:23 pm IST

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 on Mar 13, 2026 07:20 am IST

Disregarding judicial officer's order unpardonable: Allahabad HC

lucknow news

Published on Mar 03, 2026 12:07 am IST

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)

lucknow news

Published on Feb 27, 2026 04:54 am IST

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

india news

Published on Feb 06, 2026 03:16 pm IST

‘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)

lucknow news

Published on Jan 30, 2026 11:10 pm IST

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)

lucknow news

Published on Jan 22, 2026 08:28 am IST

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 on Jan 20, 2026 09:00 pm IST

Court pulls up Ludhiana police for violating SC arrest norms

The complaint alleged that Kapoor misused a video to threaten and extort ₹10,000. (Representational Image)

chandigarh news

Published on Jan 13, 2026 04:06 am IST

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)

others

Published on Dec 05, 2025 07:14 am IST

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)

delhi news

Published on Oct 30, 2025 03:54 am IST

SC stays HC order scrapping CBI probe into Corbett irregularities

india news

Published on Oct 16, 2025 07:42 am IST

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 ₹2,000 or both. (Getty Images/iStockphoto/ Representational image)

chandigarh news

Published on Oct 16, 2025 03:36 am IST

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

india news

Published on Oct 06, 2025 05:32 pm IST

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)

chandigarh news

Published on Oct 01, 2025 06:46 am IST

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

india news

Published on Sept 26, 2025 08:49 pm IST

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 ₹5,000 imposed on her. (HT Photo for representation)

chandigarh news

Published on Sept 18, 2025 08:59 am IST

Court sets aside 'hands up in air' punishment for accused

india news

Updated on Oct 07, 2025 04:43 am IST

‘Making undertrials stand with raised arms is not legal’

(Getty Images/iStockphoto)

delhi news

Published on Aug 03, 2025 07:02 am IST

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.

delhi news

Published on Jul 18, 2025 05:18 am IST