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Gujarat Court Fines Man Rs 1 Lakh For Attending Proceedings From Toilet
- Tuesday July 15, 2025
- India News | Press Trust of India
The Gujarat High Court on Monday directed a man, facing contempt of court for attending a virtual court hearing while relieving himself on a toilet seat, to deposit Rs 1 lakh with the court's registry after observing that he was ready to tender an un
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Opinion | No 'Cheers' In Gujarat High Court
- Saturday July 5, 2025
- Opinion | Bharti Mishra Nath
The Gujarat High Court on Tuesday (July 1) initiated suo motu contempt proceedings against senior advocate Bhaskar Tanna for allegedly consuming beer during a virtual hearing.
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Gujarat Advocate Attends Virtual Hearing With Beer Mug, Faces Contempt Action
- Tuesday July 1, 2025
- India News | Press Trust of India
Appalled by a senior counsel sipping from a beer mug and talking on the phone while virtually attending a hearing, the Gujarat High Court initiated suo motu contempt proceedings against him for the "outrageous and glaring" conduct.
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Satish Salian's Lawyer Faces Contempt Action For Remarks On High Court Judge
- Tuesday April 8, 2025
- India News | Press Trust of India
The Bombay High Court on Tuesday initiated suo motu (on its own) contempt proceedings against lawyer Nilesh Ojha for his "scandalous and defamatory" remarks against a sitting HC judge during a press briefing on Disha Salian death case.
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"Why Contempt Case Should Not Be Initiated?" Top Court To UP Over Mosque Razing
- Monday February 17, 2025
- India News | Press Trust of India
The Supreme Court on Monday directed Uttar Pradesh authorities to respond as to why contempt proceedings should not be initiated against them for razing a portion of a mosque at Kushinagar in alleged disobedience of the apex court's direction.
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Top Court To Hear Plea Over Fireball Use Against Elephants In West Bengal
- Thursday November 14, 2024
- India News | Press Trust of India
The Supreme Court on Thursday agreed to hear a plea seeking initiation of contempt proceedings for alleged violation of its orders asking the state authorities to desist from using fireballs to drive elephants that come near human habitation.
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Wrestling Federation Withdraws India From World Championship, Writes To World Body UWW About Government Interference
- Thursday October 24, 2024
- Press Trust of India
WFI withdrew the selection trials notice and the court, on October 4, decided not to proceed with the contempt petition.
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For SBI, A Supreme Court Warning Over "Wilful Disobedience"
- Monday March 11, 2024
- India News | Reported by Sunil Prabhu, Edited by Chandrashekar Srinivasan
The Supreme Court on Monday warned the State Bank of India of contempt proceedings if information about the electoral bonds is not published by close of business tomorrow.
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Pak's Punjab Gets Notice For Not Naming Lahore Chowk After Bhagat Singh Despite Order
- Tuesday March 5, 2024
- World News | Press Trust of India
A Pakistani court issued notices to the Punjab government and district administration on a petition seeking contempt proceedings against 3 officials for not complying with court's order regarding naming the Shadman Chowk in Lahore after Bhagat Singh.
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High Court Begins Contempt Action Against 3 Lawyers For Fabricated Report On Judge
- Thursday February 1, 2024
- India News | Press Trust of India
The Bombay High Court has initiated suo motu (on its own) contempt proceedings against three advocates for submitting a fabricated news report casting aspersions on a high court judge, noting that such an act lowers the dignity of the court.
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Court Action Against Woman For Using "Derogatory Language" Against Judge
- Friday January 19, 2024
- India News | Press Trust of India
The Delhi High Court has initiated contempt action against an Indian woman living in Australia for using "derogatory" language against the judge, saying her remarks are patently contemptuous and show complete disregard to the dignity of the court.
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Bar's Boycott Call After Calcutta High Court Judge Orders Lawyer's Arrest
- Tuesday December 19, 2023
- India News | Edited by Saikat Kumar Bose
A Calcutta High Court judge's order to arrest a lawyer from the courtroom on contempt charges has sparked a huge row, with the bar association adamant on boycotting proceedings involving the judge
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"Abuse Of Contempt Law": Delhi Court After Man Seeks Action Against Judge
- Tuesday November 7, 2023
- India News | Press Trust of India
The Delhi High Court Tuesday let off a litigant after warning against "misusing and abusing" the process of contempt law by seeking contempt proceedings against a district court judge in an individual capacity.
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Opinion: Mahua Moitra's Conduct Compounds Ethics Case - Will It Attract Contempt?
- Sunday November 5, 2023
- Opinion | Shubhabrata Bhattacharya
Mahua Moitra may have lost her opportunity to defend her conduct before Lok Sabha's Ethics Committee with her behaviour during the proceedings and her subsequent stomping out of the room heaping allegations against the panel's chairman to the media.
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Imran Khan Seeks Contempt Proceedings Against Pak Jail Official: Report
- Monday September 11, 2023
- World News | Press Trust of India
Pakistan's jailed former prime minister Imran Khan on Monday filed a petition in a special court seeking contempt of court proceedings against the Attock jail superintendent for allegedly denying him permission to speak to his sons over the phone.
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www.ndtv.com
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Gujarat Court Fines Man Rs 1 Lakh For Attending Proceedings From Toilet
- Tuesday July 15, 2025
- India News | Press Trust of India
The Gujarat High Court on Monday directed a man, facing contempt of court for attending a virtual court hearing while relieving himself on a toilet seat, to deposit Rs 1 lakh with the court's registry after observing that he was ready to tender an un
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www.ndtv.com
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Opinion | No 'Cheers' In Gujarat High Court
- Saturday July 5, 2025
- Opinion | Bharti Mishra Nath
The Gujarat High Court on Tuesday (July 1) initiated suo motu contempt proceedings against senior advocate Bhaskar Tanna for allegedly consuming beer during a virtual hearing.
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www.ndtv.com
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Gujarat Advocate Attends Virtual Hearing With Beer Mug, Faces Contempt Action
- Tuesday July 1, 2025
- India News | Press Trust of India
Appalled by a senior counsel sipping from a beer mug and talking on the phone while virtually attending a hearing, the Gujarat High Court initiated suo motu contempt proceedings against him for the "outrageous and glaring" conduct.
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www.ndtv.com
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Satish Salian's Lawyer Faces Contempt Action For Remarks On High Court Judge
- Tuesday April 8, 2025
- India News | Press Trust of India
The Bombay High Court on Tuesday initiated suo motu (on its own) contempt proceedings against lawyer Nilesh Ojha for his "scandalous and defamatory" remarks against a sitting HC judge during a press briefing on Disha Salian death case.
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www.ndtv.com
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"Why Contempt Case Should Not Be Initiated?" Top Court To UP Over Mosque Razing
- Monday February 17, 2025
- India News | Press Trust of India
The Supreme Court on Monday directed Uttar Pradesh authorities to respond as to why contempt proceedings should not be initiated against them for razing a portion of a mosque at Kushinagar in alleged disobedience of the apex court's direction.
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www.ndtv.com
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Top Court To Hear Plea Over Fireball Use Against Elephants In West Bengal
- Thursday November 14, 2024
- India News | Press Trust of India
The Supreme Court on Thursday agreed to hear a plea seeking initiation of contempt proceedings for alleged violation of its orders asking the state authorities to desist from using fireballs to drive elephants that come near human habitation.
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www.ndtv.com
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Wrestling Federation Withdraws India From World Championship, Writes To World Body UWW About Government Interference
- Thursday October 24, 2024
- Press Trust of India
WFI withdrew the selection trials notice and the court, on October 4, decided not to proceed with the contempt petition.
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sports.ndtv.com
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For SBI, A Supreme Court Warning Over "Wilful Disobedience"
- Monday March 11, 2024
- India News | Reported by Sunil Prabhu, Edited by Chandrashekar Srinivasan
The Supreme Court on Monday warned the State Bank of India of contempt proceedings if information about the electoral bonds is not published by close of business tomorrow.
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www.ndtv.com
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Pak's Punjab Gets Notice For Not Naming Lahore Chowk After Bhagat Singh Despite Order
- Tuesday March 5, 2024
- World News | Press Trust of India
A Pakistani court issued notices to the Punjab government and district administration on a petition seeking contempt proceedings against 3 officials for not complying with court's order regarding naming the Shadman Chowk in Lahore after Bhagat Singh.
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www.ndtv.com
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High Court Begins Contempt Action Against 3 Lawyers For Fabricated Report On Judge
- Thursday February 1, 2024
- India News | Press Trust of India
The Bombay High Court has initiated suo motu (on its own) contempt proceedings against three advocates for submitting a fabricated news report casting aspersions on a high court judge, noting that such an act lowers the dignity of the court.
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www.ndtv.com
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Court Action Against Woman For Using "Derogatory Language" Against Judge
- Friday January 19, 2024
- India News | Press Trust of India
The Delhi High Court has initiated contempt action against an Indian woman living in Australia for using "derogatory" language against the judge, saying her remarks are patently contemptuous and show complete disregard to the dignity of the court.
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www.ndtv.com
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Bar's Boycott Call After Calcutta High Court Judge Orders Lawyer's Arrest
- Tuesday December 19, 2023
- India News | Edited by Saikat Kumar Bose
A Calcutta High Court judge's order to arrest a lawyer from the courtroom on contempt charges has sparked a huge row, with the bar association adamant on boycotting proceedings involving the judge
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www.ndtv.com
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"Abuse Of Contempt Law": Delhi Court After Man Seeks Action Against Judge
- Tuesday November 7, 2023
- India News | Press Trust of India
The Delhi High Court Tuesday let off a litigant after warning against "misusing and abusing" the process of contempt law by seeking contempt proceedings against a district court judge in an individual capacity.
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www.ndtv.com
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Opinion: Mahua Moitra's Conduct Compounds Ethics Case - Will It Attract Contempt?
- Sunday November 5, 2023
- Opinion | Shubhabrata Bhattacharya
Mahua Moitra may have lost her opportunity to defend her conduct before Lok Sabha's Ethics Committee with her behaviour during the proceedings and her subsequent stomping out of the room heaping allegations against the panel's chairman to the media.
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www.ndtv.com
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Imran Khan Seeks Contempt Proceedings Against Pak Jail Official: Report
- Monday September 11, 2023
- World News | Press Trust of India
Pakistan's jailed former prime minister Imran Khan on Monday filed a petition in a special court seeking contempt of court proceedings against the Attock jail superintendent for allegedly denying him permission to speak to his sons over the phone.
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www.ndtv.com