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Top Court To Hear Plea Over Fireball Use Against Elephants In West Bengal
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
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"
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
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
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
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
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
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?
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
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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For Andaman Lt Governor, Chief Secretary, Contempt Case Closed With Rider
The Supreme Court on Monday closed the contempt proceedings initiated by the Calcutta High Court against Andaman and Nicobar Islands Lt Governor D K Joshi and Chief Secretary Keshav Chandra.
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Supreme Court Accepts Lalit Modi's "Unconditional Apology", Closes Case
The Supreme Court on Monday closed contempt proceedings against ex-IPL commissioner Lalit Modi after he tendered an unconditional apology for his remarks against the judiciary in social media posts.
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Anxiety During Trial Don't Justify Casting Aspersions On Judge: High Court
Anxiety during a trial does not justify casting aspersions on a judge, the Delhi High Court has said while imposing costs of Rs 5,000 on a litigant who is facing proceedings in a contempt reference.
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Court's Contempt Warning To Top Karnataka Officer Over Graveyard Order
The High Court of Karnataka on Tuesday warned it would be forced to initiate contempt proceedings against the Chief Secretary if the State fails to implement its order of providing land for graveyards in all villages and towns within two weeks.
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Lawyer Fined Rs 2 Lakh For Creating Ruckus At Karnataka Court
The High Court of Karnataka on Tuesday dropped criminal contempt proceedings against an advocate after he tendered an unconditional apology and agreed to pay a fine of Rs 2 lakh.
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Top Court To Hear Plea Over Fireball Use Against Elephants In West Bengal
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
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"
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
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
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
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
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
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?
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
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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For Andaman Lt Governor, Chief Secretary, Contempt Case Closed With Rider
The Supreme Court on Monday closed the contempt proceedings initiated by the Calcutta High Court against Andaman and Nicobar Islands Lt Governor D K Joshi and Chief Secretary Keshav Chandra.
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Supreme Court Accepts Lalit Modi's "Unconditional Apology", Closes Case
The Supreme Court on Monday closed contempt proceedings against ex-IPL commissioner Lalit Modi after he tendered an unconditional apology for his remarks against the judiciary in social media posts.
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Anxiety During Trial Don't Justify Casting Aspersions On Judge: High Court
Anxiety during a trial does not justify casting aspersions on a judge, the Delhi High Court has said while imposing costs of Rs 5,000 on a litigant who is facing proceedings in a contempt reference.
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Court's Contempt Warning To Top Karnataka Officer Over Graveyard Order
The High Court of Karnataka on Tuesday warned it would be forced to initiate contempt proceedings against the Chief Secretary if the State fails to implement its order of providing land for graveyards in all villages and towns within two weeks.
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Lawyer Fined Rs 2 Lakh For Creating Ruckus At Karnataka Court
The High Court of Karnataka on Tuesday dropped criminal contempt proceedings against an advocate after he tendered an unconditional apology and agreed to pay a fine of Rs 2 lakh.
