Supreme Court Stands Firm Against Contempt Convict’s Attempt to Derail Sentencing

Supreme Court Stands Firm Against Contempt Convict’s Attempt to Derail Sentencing

Sep 11, 2024

Supreme Court continues sentencing for contempt against the chairman of Suraz India Trust, notwithstanding all attempts by him to derail the process, developing judicial authority and misuse of court resources.

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The judgments of the Court open to discussions and critical analysis”: Punjab and Haryana HC in a contempt of courts case

The judgments of the Court open to discussions and critical analysis”: Punjab and Haryana HC in a contempt of courts case

Jul 4, 2024

Recently, in a contempt of court case, Punjab and Haryana high court said that judgements of court are open to public for discussions and criticism, as a mark of democracy. “The judgments of the Court are in public domain and open to discussions

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“Criticism of court may not be actionable, but obstructing the functioning of the court is serious contempt” Chhattisgarh High Court

“Criticism of court may not be actionable, but obstructing the functioning of the court is serious contempt” Chhattisgarh High Court

Apr 4, 2024

Recently, the Chhattisgarh High Court observed that fair criticism, even if strong, is not actionable. However, attributing improper motives and obstructing the functioning of the court is a serious contempt for which notice will be taken. “While fair and temperate criticism of the

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Supreme court rejects SBI’s plea for extension of time to furnish electoral bond details, directs disclosure by march 12

Supreme court rejects SBI’s plea for extension of time to furnish electoral bond details, directs disclosure by march 12

Mar 11, 2024

The Supreme Court recently rejected the plea filed by State bank of india (SBI) urging for the extension of time to furnish the electoral bond details and directed it to disclose the information by tomorrow, i.e. 15 march. The five judge bench consisting,

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Supreme court: mere delay in complying with the court’s order doesn’t amount to contempt unless deliberate

Supreme court: mere delay in complying with the court’s order doesn’t amount to contempt unless deliberate

Feb 23, 2024

Supreme Court recently held that a mere delay in complying with the court’s order does not amount to contempt of court unless it is done deliberately. “We are of the view that mere delay in complying with the order, unless there is a

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Supreme Court Lauds Azim Premji For Pardoning Person Who Filed Over 70 Frivolous Cases Against Him

Supreme Court Lauds Azim Premji For Pardoning Person Who Filed Over 70 Frivolous Cases Against Him

Mar 13, 2022

Written by – Shaurya Mahajan On Saturday, 12 March 2022 the Honorable Supreme Court in the case of Azim Hasham Premji & Anr. V. India Awake For Transparency & Ors, lauded the “constructive view” taken by the ex-Wipro Chairman Azim Premji in forgiving R Subramanian,

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