Keeping Pace with Legal Change
The Gujarat High Court has initiated contempt proceedings against senior advocate Bhaskar Tanna for allegedly sipping beer during a virtual hearing. This incident highlights the critical need to maintain judicial decorum in digital spaces, underscoring that virtual courtrooms demand the same respect as physical ones.
The Supreme Court recently launched suo motu contempt proceedings against journalist Ajay Shukla for calling a sitting judge “Godi,” deeming the remark scandalous and undermining judicial dignity. The high-profile case highlights tensions between free speech and protecting the judiciary’s authority.
In a decisive ruling, the Supreme Court under Justice Surya Kant found the Delhi Development Authority guilty of contempt for unauthorized tree felling in the Delhi Ridge. The Court ordered ecological restoration, compensatory afforestation and strict compliance to protect region.
