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Navi Mumbai resident jailed for contempt after derogatory remarks on judiciary over stray dog row
Srinandan, however, responded with the inflammatory circular, which the court deemed “derogatory, objectionable and scandalising in nature.” The judges initiated suo motu criminal contempt proceedings upon becoming aware of the document
Published on Apr 24, 2025 07:58 AM IST
Metro contractors threaten BMC with contempt of court in property tax dispute
The contractors’ contention is that no property tax is applicable on casting yard used for working on Metro Rail projects from property taxes. Legal notice adds that the action of the BMC and MMRCL is in violation of a Bombay high court order that granted ad interim reliefs to them
Published on Apr 24, 2025 07:38 AM IST
SC to hear contempt petition against BJP MP Dubey next week
Advocate Narendra Mishra approached the Gavai-led bench on Monday with a request to file a criminal defamation case against Godda MP Dubey
Published on Apr 23, 2025 09:02 AM IST
Abraham Thomas
SC to hear plea against BJP MP Nishikant Dubey’s remarks on judiciary next week
Advocate Narendra Mishra told the Supreme Court that Nishikant Dubey’s comments were hurting the court and the government was not taking any action
Published on Apr 22, 2025 02:22 PM IST
Abraham Thomas
Lawyer of Disha Salian's father faces contempt action for remarks on HC judge
Nilesh Ojha represents Satish Salian, who has moved the HC seeking a probe into the death of his daughter Disha Salian in 2020.
Published on Apr 08, 2025 06:43 PM IST
PTI |
HC issues show cause notice to district collector, municipal commissioners, police heads, over non-compliance with 2017 sky signs order
A division bench comprising chief justice Devendra Kumar Upadhyaya and justice Amit Borkar on December 19, a copy of which was uploaded on Monday, December 30
Updated on Dec 31, 2024 06:56 AM IST
Nadeem Inamdar
Allahabad high court holds UP spl secy in contempt, detains officer in court
Besides, the court in its order dated December 20 imposed a fine of ₹2000, payable by January 4, 2025
Updated on Dec 22, 2024 01:10 AM IST
HT Correspondent, Prayagraj
U’khand official in dock over changes to SC order on ICUs
The court took up an affidavit filed by the DG, Tara Arya, and sought details of the meeting where the decision to suggest changes to the court order was taken.
Updated on Nov 05, 2024 06:20 AM IST
Abraham Thomas, New Delhi
India's participation at World Championships cleared
India's 12-member team has been cleared to compete at the World Championships following a meeting of the team with the sports minister.
Published on Oct 26, 2024 11:12 AM IST
Punjab and Haryana HC prohibits levying of parking charges on the court premises
The order was passed while the court was hearing a plea on infrastructure related issues of the high court.
Updated on Oct 26, 2024 09:58 AM IST
HT Correspondent, Chandigarh
Chandigarh: HC orders freezing of bank accounts of realtor Bajwa
Jarnail Singh Bajwa, the managing director of Sunny Enclave housing project in Mohali, is facing allegations of cheating and fraud at different places and has at least 50 criminal cases pending against him from investors
Updated on Sep 27, 2024 08:50 AM IST
HT Correspondent, Chandigarh
Tyrese Gibson arrested for failing to pay child support
Tyrese Gibson was handcuffed for contempt after not paying $10,000 monthly child support.
Published on Sep 10, 2024 10:23 AM IST
Delhi HC pulls up Wikipedia for non-compliance of order
The HC took strong exception to the platform’s conduct while considering a plea filed by ANI, alleging that Wikipedia failed to comply with its Aug 20 order.
Updated on Sep 05, 2024 08:38 PM IST
Major General gets AFT notice for non-appearance despite order
The Armed Forces Tribunal’s Chandigarh bench observed that despite directions to the officer to file an updated case status and be present in person, he had chosen to defy the order.
Updated on Sep 03, 2024 08:40 AM IST
Aneesha Sareen Kumar, Chandigarh
SC raps Maharashtra government over ‘contemptuous’ affidavit in Pune land allotment case
The Supreme Court on Wednesday hauled up the Maharashtra government for filing an affidavit that seemed to suggest that the top court does not follow the provisions of law.
Updated on Aug 29, 2024 07:42 AM IST
Abraham Thomas
Orders ‘violated’, HC summons WFI chief
Despite orders, WFI didn’t allow Haryana Amateur Wrestling Association’s players to participate in events, mentions plea
Updated on Aug 21, 2024 09:28 AM IST
HT Correspondent, Chandigarh
Explained: Surat police and magistrate’s contempt of Supreme Court order
What is anticipatory bail, and what does it signify in the criminal legal process? How did the arrest lead to contempt of the Supreme Court’s order?
Published on Aug 14, 2024 08:30 AM IST
Judges are not superhumans, can err, says Punjab and Haryana HC
The accused in hand had filed a plea in the high court seeking early disposal of the case with averments that a judicial magistrate is not inclined to pass an order but is only inclined to give adjournments and the respondent is being harassed.
Updated on Jul 04, 2024 09:42 AM IST
Surender Sharma, Chandigarh
Judge warns Trump of potential jail time for violating gag order
USA-TRUMP/NEW YORK (UPDATE 6, PIX, TV):UPDATE 6-Judge warns Trump of potential jail time for violating gag order
Published on May 07, 2024 02:23 AM IST
Reuters |
Judge warns Trump of potential jail time for violating gag order
USA-TRUMP-NEW-YORK:Judge warns Trump of potential jail time for violating gag order
Updated on May 07, 2024 02:23 AM IST
Reuters |
SC extends stay on ex-IPS officer's sentence on Dhoni's contempt plea
SC extends stay on ex-IPS officer's sentence on Dhoni's contempt plea
Published on Apr 12, 2024 05:33 PM IST
PTI |
Supreme Court warns SBI of contempt proceedings for 'wilful disobedience'
The Supreme Court dismissed the State Bank of India's plea seeking extension of time to furnish the details of electoral bonds.
Published on Mar 11, 2024 12:51 PM IST
Evening briefing: SC's contempt notice to Patanjali; all latest news
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Published on Feb 27, 2024 06:05 PM IST
SC issues contempt notice to Patanjali, restrains it from issuing misleading ads
The plea was filed by the Indian Medical Association (IMA), seeking an order against all misleading advertisements claiming to have a cure for all ailments
Updated on Feb 27, 2024 05:12 PM IST
HC contempt notice slapped on woman in Sydney for abusing in virtual hearing
The litigant, Anita Kumari Gupta, has been ordered to appear in person before the high court on the next date of hearing on April 16
Published on Jan 19, 2024 06:42 PM IST
Contempt of court: HC stays single-judge order holding 3 top Punjab officers guilty
The officers were additional chief secretary-cum-financial commissioner (forest department) Vikas Garg, local government principal secretary Ajoy Sharma and principal chief conservator of forests Raman Kant Mishra
Updated on Nov 19, 2023 08:02 AM IST
HT Correspondent, Chandigarh
HC holds 3 top Punjab officers of guilty of contempt of court
The officers are additional chief secretary-cum-financial commissioner (forest department), Vikas Garg; principal secretary, local government, Ajoy Sharma and principal chief conservator of forests, Raman Kant Mishra.
Updated on Oct 13, 2023 10:04 AM IST
HT Correspondent, Chandigarh
Gujarat HC frames charges against 4 cops for public flogging of Muslim men
A complaint was initially filed in the Gujarat high court against 13 police personnel but the Kheda CJM’s report only indicted four police personnel including an inspector
Published on Oct 04, 2023 09:59 PM IST
Builder gets 3 months in jail for contempt of court
A builder in Mumbai has been sentenced to three months in prison for contempt of court after failing to hand over two flats to buyers as promised.
Updated on Oct 01, 2023 11:01 PM IST
‘I have a better job to do’: Madras high court judge on action against ministers
Justice N Anand Venkatesh of the Madras high court refused to take contempt of court action against DMK leader RS Bharathi for criticising him. The DMK plans to move the Supreme Court in the matter.
Updated on Sep 01, 2023 01:07 AM IST
Divya Chandrababu, Chennai