Contempt of court – Lawcutor

Supreme Court Issues Notice on Contempt Petition Alleging Illegal Demolition of Gurudwara by MCGM

The Supreme Court today issued a notice in a contempt petition against the Municipal Corporation of Greater Mumbai (MCGM), alleging the illegal demolition of a Gurudwara in violation of its…

Allahabad High Court Warns Media on Irresponsible Reporting in Krishna Janmabhoomi-Shahi Eidgah Mosque Dispute

The Allahabad High Court recently issued a stern warning to the media regarding the responsible coverage of the ongoing Krishna Janmabhoomi-Shahi Eidgah Mosque dispute in Mathura. The court expressed concern…

Supreme Court Holds Jacobite Syrian Church Members in Contempt for Non-Compliance with 1934 Constitution Rulings

On December 3, 2024, the Supreme Court ruled that members of the Jacobite Syrian Church were in contempt for deliberately disobeying judgments that mandated the entrustment of church administration to…

Supreme Court Stays Contempt Proceedings Against Gujarat Judicial Officer

The Supreme Court recently stayed contempt proceedings initiated in the Gujarat High Court against Additional Senior Civil Judge A.M. Bhukharee. These proceedings stemmed from allegations that the judicial officer abetted…

Supreme Court: Clampdown on citizens using social media for medical help is contempt of court

Recently, the Uttar Pradesh government mandated that strict civil and criminal action would be initiated against citizens who make false appeals and seek help for COVID-19 on social media platforms.…

KK Venugopal has declined to Grant Consent to Initiate Contempt of Court Proceedings Against Rahul Gandhi

A petition filed by Advocate Vineet Jindal against Rahul Gandhi alleging that Rahul Gandhi scandalize and disgraced the Judiciary by commenting on the legal system in an interview. The petition…