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UK Parliament backs partygate report revealing Boris Johnson "deliberately
Updated : 2 years, 9 months ago IST
Johnson "committed a serious contempt" of parliament, according to the House of Commons Privileges Committee report, which was released last week.
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Former UK PM Johnson "deliberately misled" Parliament over Covid lockdown
Updated : 2 years, 9 months ago IST
According to the committee's report, Johnson "committed a serious contempt" of parliament when he claimed that rules were always followed after the so-called "Partygate" affair exposed unauthorised gatherings at Downing Street.
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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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Delhi HC issues notice on contempt plea moved by Justice P Krishna Bhat
Updated : 2 years, 9 months ago IST
The Delhi High Court has issued notice to former office bearers of the Basketball Federation of India (BFI) on a contempt plea moved by former Justice P Krishna Bhat.
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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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Pakistan: Lahore HC seeks PEMRA's reply on Imran Khan's contempt plea
Updated : 2 years, 10 months ago IST
The petitioner had earlier challenged PEMRA's prohibition in the LHC, upon which Justice Mirza suspended PEMRA's prohibition order on March 9.
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US Foreign Affairs chairman threatens to hold Blinken in contempt of Congr
Updated : 2 years, 10 months ago IST
The letter comes after McCaul subpoenaed Blinken in March for a dissent cable written by US diplomats in Kabul criticizing the Biden administration's plans to withdraw troops in 2021.
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SC reprimands Bharatpur Bar Association for resolution restraining lawyers
Updated : 2 years, 10 months ago IST
The Supreme Court on Monday reprimanded a district Bar Association in Rajasthan for passing a resolution to restrain lawyers from defending the accused in cases under a legal aid scheme of NALSA, saying it is "sheer criminal contempt".
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HC directs Delhi govt to decide on plea seeking free travel for Transgende
Updated : 2 years, 10 months ago IST
The High court passed the direction hearing a contempt plea filed by transgender person Amit Juyal. He argued that a division bench of the high court directed the government to decide the representation within four months in October 2022. The government has not taken a decision on the issue.
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SC closes contempt case against Lalit Modi, warns him against any future r
Updated : 2 years, 10 months ago IST
The Supreme Court on Monday closed the contempt proceedings against former IPL chairman Lalit Modi for making contemptuous remarks against the Indian judiciary after he tendered an unconditional apology.
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Disqualification of PoK Prime Minister adds to ongoing political upheaval
Updated : 2 years, 10 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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