The Telangana High Court dismissed criminal proceedings against an NRI accused of harassing his wife in the US, citing inadmissible hearsay evidence and absence of mandatory central government sanction.
The House Oversight Committee plans contempt proceedings against Bill Clinton for refusing a deposition in the Epstein investigation, sparking a legal battle with the Clintons.
The Delhi Assembly has extended the deadline for Punjab Police to submit their reply by three days. This decision follows a request from the police force.
Explore the historical significance and practical application of the government's right to reply in parliamentary proceedings, highlighting its role in democratic discourse.
Gujarat High Court issues notices to state government, AMC officials, and police in contempt case over demolition of residential structures in Rakhial area allegedly violating Supreme Court guidelines.
Bill and Hillary Clinton have refused to testify before a House committee investigating Jeffrey Epstein connections, risking potential contempt charges and criminal proceedings.
Bill and Hillary Clinton face contempt proceedings after refusing to testify about their ties to Jeffrey Epstein, as legal pressure mounts in the ongoing investigation.
A trial court in Kochi criticized the survivor's lawyer for minimal attendance and treating court as a resting place, sparking a dispute over factual accuracy and judicial remarks.
The Madhya Pradesh High Court directs social media platforms to take down 102 links misusing live-streamed court proceedings as memes and shorts within 48 hours.
Madhya Pradesh High Court directs platforms to take down 102 links within 48 hours for distorting live-streamed proceedings via memes and reels, citing contempt of court.
Allahabad HC calls UP DGP's circular limiting CCTV storage to 2.5 months a contempt of SC's 18-month order. Court seeks Chief Secretary's affidavit in Unnao custodial assault case.
Madras High Court warns of framing charges against officials for failing to light Karthigai Deepam at Thiruparankundram hill. Next hearing on February 6. Read the full details.
Telangana High Court suspends govt memo hiking Prabhas' 'Raja Saab' ticket rates, calling it a blatant contempt of court. Read the full details of the legal clash.
Bombay High Court receives compliance report on mangrove land transfer. Over 955 hectares handed to forest department across coastal districts since Oct 2025. Full story on the conservation drive.
Madras HC warns contempt charges against officials for failing to light Karthigai deepam at Thiruparankundram. Next hearing on Feb 6. Read the full story.
Madras High Court warns officials of contempt charges for non-compliance in Thiruparankundram Deepam case. Next hearing on February 2, 2026. Read the full details.
Punjab & Haryana High Court dismisses a contempt petition, imposes Rs 30,000 costs, citing abuse of process. Justice Sharma warns against frivolous litigation clogging courts. Read the full order details.
Karnataka High Court quashes case against Bengaluru woman, ruling strangers cannot be prosecuted under IPC Section 498A for cruelty. Justice M Nagaprasanna delivers key verdict.
Azamgarh court sentences state-level mafia Akhand Pratap Singh to 3 years rigorous imprisonment and Rs 7,000 fine for contempt of court. Read the full details of the case and his criminal history.
Madras High Court prohibits a Tamil book with abusive content against a sitting judge. Suo motu contempt initiated against the publisher. Get the full story.
Madras High Court orders police to seize copies of a book deemed derogatory to Justice GR Swaminathan, initiating suo motu contempt against the publisher. Hearing on Jan 28.
Delhi Police apprehended five Bangladeshi nationals in outer Delhi for overstaying visas and attempting to flee. Deportation proceedings initiated. Read the full details.
India's Supreme Court clarifies that exoneration in a departmental inquiry does not automatically terminate criminal prosecution in bribery cases. Understand the legal distinction.
Tripura High Court orders a woman to stand until court adjourns for contempt over breach of divorce terms and public allegations against judges. Details of the case and the court's ruling inside.
NGT holds Munitions India Ltd accountable for safety lapses in the Bhandara factory explosion that killed 9 workers. Criminal proceedings ordered. Read the full report.
National Green Tribunal directs criminal proceedings against Munitions India Ltd for safety lapses in the Bhandara factory explosion. Read the full judgment details.
JNU administration writes to Delhi Police, alleging students raised inflammatory slogans in contempt of Supreme Court. Get the full details on the developing campus controversy.
Supreme Court protects trial judges from frivolous complaints, reinstates MP judicial officer. A fearless judge is bedrock of independent judiciary, says SC bench. Read more.
Andhra Pradesh High Court initiates suo motu contempt against SSA Project Director for failing to implement court orders regarding PGT teachers' job security and pay. Details inside.
Uttarakhand High Court questions forest officials for not halting recovery of Rs 10-12 lakh from 1500+ employees. Justice Maithani hears contempt petitions. Read the full story.