Attorney General Grants Consent for Contempt Case Over Shoe-Throwing Attempt by Rakesh Kishore at BR Gavai
Attorney General Grants Consent on Contempt Case Over Shoe-throwing At attempt on SC Judge. Attorney General of India, R. Venkataramani…
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Justice Milind Jadhav Rejects Recusal in Tenancy Case, Fines Petitioner ₹50,000 for Raising Corruption Allegations Against Him
Justice Milind N. Jadhav of the Bombay High Court declined an application of his recusal, in a case of an…
Punjab and Haryana High Court Upholds Defamation Case Against Aaj Tak, Rejecting Plea to Quash Legal Proceedings
Petition by TV Today Network Limited to quash proceedings against it such as an order to file a non-cognizable offence,…
Madras HC Slams Retired Judges’ Remarks in Advocate Vanchinathan’s Caste Bias Case
Introduction At the end of July 2025, the Madras High Court strongly condemned eight retired judges who asked the court…
Accused Ordered to Raise Hands in School-Like Punishment for Contempt
Background of the Case The case? Criminal Case No. 22490/2018 fancy number for what’s basically Harkesh Jain taking on Anil…
Bombay High Court Grants Swiss Army Knife Maker Victorinox Relief Against Unauthorized Amazon Listings
Oh man, in P. Vikash Kumar v. A. Mohandass, the court basically called out the advocate for breaking his promise to vacate the place—yeah, that’s civil contempt, no question. The judges weren’t messing around; they made it super clear: play games with court orders, stall for time, try to be clever? Nope. That kind of stuff’s gonna get you punished. Gotta respect the court’s word, or face the music.
Dual Duty of Advocates: SC’s Verdict in Eswaranathan vs. State by Justice Satish.C Sharma
After the first SLP contesting the same High Court order was rejected, the Supreme Court of India conducted an investigation into the wrongdoing of counsel who had filed a second SLP challenging the same verdict. Although there was a difference of opinion over the harshness of penalty, the court placed an emphasis on the responsibilities of advocates, the significance of ethical behavior, and the consequences of incorrectly employing legal procedures.
Can Passing Of Any Law By Parliament Or State Legislature Be Held To Be Contempt Of Court?
The Supreme Court’s Nandini Sundar verdict balanced constitutional enforcement of rights with legislative authority by addressing SPO abuses, mandating inquiries, and outlining proper law-challenge procedures. It reinforced separation of powers while ensuring victim rehabilitation and upholding the rule of law.
Should Advocates Convicted of Contempt Be Allowed to Practice?
The issue of whether advocates convicted for contempt can be denied practice raises ethical and legal issues. Contempt of court erodes judicial authority, and the advocates, being officers of the court, are expected to maintain high standards of integrity. In India, the Advocates Act, 1961, authorizes Bar Councils to discipline advocates for misconduct, including convictions for contempt. Exclusion from practice could disproportionately punish reformable offenders, affecting their livelihood. Courts regularly weigh public confidence in the system against rehabilitation potential on a case-by-case basis. This tension is a reflection of professional privilege versus accountability tensions.