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Will not tolerate anything obstructing justice system, says Delhi HC
Updated : 2 years, 5 months ago IST
The Delhi High Court on Wednesday said that just and fair criticism is welcome but it will not tolerate anything obstructing the functioning of justice system.
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Sanatana Dharam row: Plea moved in SC seeks contempt proceedings against T
Updated : 2 years, 6 months ago IST
A plea has been moved in the Supreme Court seeking to initiate contempt of court against the Director general of police (DGPs) of Tamil Nadu and Kerala over the controversy that erupted amid the remarks on 'Sanatana Dharam'.
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Madras HC sentences Additional Chief Secretary, 2 others to 2 weeks impris
Updated : 2 years, 7 months ago IST
The Madurai bench of the Madras High Court on Wednesday sentenced Pradeep Yadav, Additional Chief Secretary, Highways and Minor Ports Department, who was Secretary of School Education Department, to two weeks imprisonment in a contempt of court case.
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"It is unconstitutional," CPI(M)'s Sitaram Yechury extends support to Delh
Updated : 2 years, 9 months ago IST
After the meeting, CPI(M) General Secretary said, "We have condemned the ordinance brought by the Centre. It is unconstitutional. It is also contempt of Court. We appeal to the biggest opposition party Congress to come forward to save our constitution."
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Centre's ordinance not just "contempt of court" but also "contempt of elec
Updated : 2 years, 10 months ago IST
A day after the Centre brought an ordinance to give control of "services" back to Delhi Lieutenant Governor, Aam Aadmi Party leader Raghav Chadha on Saturday said the move is not just "contempt of court" but also "contempt of the electorate".
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Disqualification of PoK Prime Minister adds to ongoing political upheaval
Updated : 2 years, 11 months ago IST
PoK's High Court on April 11 declared Ilyas unfit to be a member of the "legislative assembly" due to contempt charges and from holding any public office for two years.
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Who is the new PM of PoK?
Updated : 2 years, 11 months ago IST
The office of the PoK prime minister became vacant after Tanveer Ilyas was disqualified in a contempt of court case on April 11, 2023.
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PoK's PM Sardar Tanveer Ilyas disqualified for contempt of court
Updated : 2 years, 11 months ago IST
The high court's decision came after Ilyas was summoned to the supreme court and high court of the region for using a "threatening tone" in one of his speeches.
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Dharam Sansads in Delhi: SC closes contempt case as Delhi Police files cha
Updated : 2 years, 11 months ago IST
Noting that Delhi police has filed a chargesheet in the case where controversial Dharam Sansad events were allowed to be held in Delhi in December 2021, in violation of the top court orders, the Supreme Court on Thursday closed a contempt of court case filed against the against former Delhi
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Pakistan: Women stage march demanding release of Haq Do Tehreek chief
Updated : 2 years, 11 months ago IST
A demonstration by women wearing burqas calling for Maulana Hidayat's release was witnessed on Monday. Maasi Zainab, the female face of the Gwadar agitation, has captivated the nation's attention for more than a year.
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CJI Chandrachud recuses from hearing contempt case against Kunal Kamra
Updated : 3 years, 2 months ago IST
Chief Justice of India DY Chandrachud on Thursday recused himself from hearing the contempt of court proceedings against comedian Kunal Kamra for tweets "critiquing the judiciary."
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Imran Khan's PTI calls election body's failure to conduct polls contempt o
Updated : 3 years, 2 months ago IST
The Islamabad High Court (IHC) had on Friday ordered the Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) to conduct Islamabad local government elections on Saturday.
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