Allahabad High Court imposes Rs 2000 fine on man for false corruption allegations against judges
The contemnor has scandalised and lowered down the authority of the Court, which amounts to interference in the administration of justice.
Contempt of Courts Act
No fresh cause of action arises from continuing non-compliance with consent decree; Delhi High Court dismisses contempt petition being time-barred
The cause of action to file the present petition arose when respondent 1 failed to pay the balance amount to the petitioner by 31-12-2012 as per clause (vi) of the compromise agreement based on which the consent decree dated 01-06-2009 was passed.
Bhopal Gas Tragedy Cleanup | MP High Court mandates immediate action & accountability after 40 years of delay in remediation
The Court criticized the authorities for their prolonged inertia despite prior orders and sanctioned plans.
Karnataka HC initiates suo motu proceedings vis-a-vis non-compliance of Court orders by various government/semi-govt. authorities
The Court sternly noted that casual, lethargic and insensitive approach on the part of the authorities towards the compliance of the orders and directions of the courts cannot be tolerated.
‘High Court desisted from exercising contempt jurisdiction despite finding contemnor guilty’; Supreme Court sets aside Calcutta HC stay order
Supreme Court reiterated that in addition to punishing a contemnor for disobeying its orders, the Court can also ensure that such a contemnor does not continue to enjoy the benefits of his disobedience by merely suffering the punishment meted out to him.
[Contempt of Court] Delhi High Court sentences a man to six months simple imprisonment for seeking death penalty for a High Court Judge
“Respondent has used utter derogatory language for the Single Judge bench to the extent of saying that the Single Judge is a ‘thief’ and he has full proof of the same.”
Orissa HC holds State Government liable for Contempt for non-implementation of Shetty Commission’s recommendations
The Court directed the State authorities to implement the recommendations made by the Shetty Commission within the period of three months.
Cognizance of Criminal Contempt by Single Judge of a High Court under the Contempt of Courts Act, 1971 in Absence of Any Rules Framed by the High Court — Permissibility
by B. Shravanth Shanker† and Monalisa Kosaria††
Whether absence of rule of law or utter disregard for the same propels a country towards inevitable ruin? Del HC throws light
Delhi High Court: Expressing that, attempts to circumvent or undermine judicial decisions need to be viewed seriously in order to ensure that
Funny Lines of Contempt
by Raghavendra S. Srivatsa*