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[ARCHIVED DUPLICATE] SC Hate Speech Ruling: No Contempt if Complaint Not Made to Police
The Supreme Court clarified that police inaction on hate speech only constitutes contempt if they...
Oct 22, 2026·3 min
contempt of court — Legal Updates & Case Law
Explore 22 published judgments, orders, and legal explainers covering contempt of court across the Supreme Court of India and High Courts.
Supreme Court Directs Delhi Authorities to Explain Metro Station Closures During CJP Protests
The Supreme Court sought responses from Delhi authorities on the closure of 45 metro stations...
Oct 11, 2026·4 min
Meghalaya High Court Initiates Suo Motu Contempt Proceedings Against Bar Bodies Over Strike
The Meghalaya High Court has initiated a suo motu public interest litigation and issued contempt...
Oct 11, 2026·3 min
Supreme Court Receives Contempt Plea Over Alleged Delhi Metro Non-Compliance with Public Transport Order
A contempt of court petition has been lodged with the Supreme Court, alleging that Delhi...
Oct 11, 2026·3 min
Punjab and Haryana High Court Refers Contempt Case Against Chief Secretary to Roster Bench
The Punjab and Haryana High Court has referred a contempt petition against the Chief Secretary...
Oct 9, 2026·3 min
Bombay High Court Issues Contempt Notice to Law Department Secretary for Courtroom Outburst
The Bombay High Court has initiated contempt proceedings against Dilip S. Ghumare, Secretary and Senior...
Sep 3, 2026·4 min
CJI Surya Kant Highlights Delhi Tree-Felling Case as Model of Judicial Creativity
Chief Justice of India Surya Kant referred to the Supreme Court's judgment in Bindu Kapurea...
Aug 30, 2026·3 min
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Gujarat High Court Directs Strict Compliance with AI Use Guidelines in Tax Orders, Warns of Contempt for Violations
The Gujarat High Court has directed state tax authorities to follow specific instructions on the...
Aug 27, 2026·3 min
Orissa High Court Issues Contempt Notice to Former DGP, Affirms Retirement No Bar to Non-Compliance Proceedings
The Orissa High Court has issued a contempt notice to former Director General of Police...
Aug 26, 2026·4 min
Bombay High Court Issues Show Cause Notice to MBMC Commissioner for Disobeying Stay Order
The Bombay High Court has issued a show cause notice to the Commissioner of Mira...
Aug 22, 2026·3 min
Kerala High Court Discharges Congress MP K Sudhakaran After Accepting Unconditional Apology in Contempt Matter
The Division Bench of Justice Raja Vijayaraghavan V and Justice K V Jayakumar closed the...
Jul 12, 2026·4 min
Kerala High Court Issues Contempt Notice to IAS Officer K. Biju
The court directed the officer to appear personally for allegedly making remarks that amount to...
Jul 10, 2026·4 min
Recording Court Proceedings Without Permission is Contempt: Rajasthan High Court Initiates Action Against Man
The Rajasthan High Court initiates criminal contempt action against a man caught recording court proceedings...
May 13, 2026·3 min
Supreme Court Slaps Costs for "Oral Order" Claims in Adani Ports Case
The Supreme Court rejects a plea alleging that a signed order favoring Adani Ports differed...
May 13, 2026·4 min
MP High Court Slams Lawyer for "Senior Advocates Get Bail" Remark
The Madhya Pradesh High Court pulled up a lawyer for claiming bail is only granted...
May 13, 2026·4 min
Madras High Court Commends Young Judge for Standing Up to Disruptive Lawyers
The Madras High Court has lauded a junior judge for her courage in taking action...
May 9, 2026·3 min
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AP High Court Rebukes Young Lawyer: "Call the Police" Order
The Andhra Pradesh High Court threatened to involve police after a young advocate's conduct disrupted...
May 6, 2026·3 min
SC Hate Speech Ruling: No Contempt if Complaint Not Made to Police
The Supreme Court clarified that police inaction on hate speech only constitutes contempt if they...
May 5, 2026·3 min
SC Slams Lawyers for "Obnoxious" Social Media Campaign Against Judge
The Supreme Court criticized lawyers for misusing their professional status to launch social media attacks...
Apr 28, 2026·2 min
Non-Parties Beware: Supreme Court Rules Third Parties Liable for Contempt if They Knowingly Aid Disobedience of Orders
The Supreme Court clarifies that non-parties can be held liable for contempt of court if...
Mar 3, 2026·5 min
