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Virtual court decorum: A critique of the Gujarat High Court’s double standards

Virtual court decorum: A critique of the Gujarat High Court’s double standards

01 Aug 2025

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Punjab and Haryana High Court warns MoD of contempt action for filing petitions against AFT orders granting disability pension

Punjab and Haryana High Court warns MoD of contempt action for filing petitions against AFT orders granting disability pension

12 Jan 2024

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Madras High Court initiates suo moto contempt of court case against Savukku Shankar for tweet against Justice GR Swaminathan

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Madras High Court initiates suo moto contempt of court case against Savukku Shankar for tweet against Justice GR Swaminathan

19 Jul 2022

3 min read

[Boycott of Court] Karnataka High Court drops contempt proceedings against Davanagere Bar Association after unconditional apology

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[Boycott of Court] Karnataka High Court drops contempt proceedings against Davanagere Bar Association after unconditional apology

Rintu Mariam Biju

11 Aug 2021

2 min read

"Contempt powers should not be used as weapon:" AAB writes to Chief Justice Oka to withdraw contempt proceedings against Bar Associations

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"Contempt powers should not be used as weapon:" AAB writes to Chief Justice Oka to withdraw contempt proceedings against Bar Associations

Rintu Mariam Biju

15 Feb 2021

2 min read

Lawyer seeks Advocate General’s consent for initiating contempt against Kangana Ranaut for her derogatory tweets against judiciary

Lawyer seeks Advocate General’s consent for initiating contempt against Kangana Ranaut for her derogatory tweets against judiciary

26 Oct 2020

1 min read

Will not hesitate to initiate contempt proceedings against agitating lawyers: Karnataka HC in Hubli Bar Association resolution matter

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Will not hesitate to initiate contempt proceedings against agitating lawyers: Karnataka HC in Hubli Bar Association resolution matter

Rintu Mariam Biju

27 Feb 2020

3 min read

Bombay HC imposes Rs.10,000 costs for forged thumb impression on Vakalatnama [Read Order]

Bombay HC imposes Rs.10,000 costs for forged thumb impression on Vakalatnama [Read Order]

11 Dec 2019

Rajeev Dhavan files contempt plea over threats against his appearance in Ayodhya case for Muslim Parties

Rajeev Dhavan files contempt plea over threats against his appearance in Ayodhya case for Muslim Parties

30 Aug 2019

3 min read

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