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Bombay High Court slams criminal contempt plea against sitting judges as gross abuse of process — “Contempt jurisdiction cannot be invoked against judicial officers for acts done in discharge of judicial functions”, petition dismissed with caution

Court’s decision The Bombay High Court dismissed a criminal contempt petition filed against a sitting and a former Additional Sessions Judge, holding that the petition was wholly misconceived and constituted…
February 24, 2026
Madras High Court holds “changing the person to execute an order is not modification of the order” — division bench dismisses appeal filed to pre-empt contempt and affirms enforcement of judicial directions over executive obstruction
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Madras High Court holds “changing the person to execute an order is not modification of the order” — division bench dismisses appeal filed to pre-empt contempt and affirms enforcement of judicial directions over executive obstruction

Court's decision The Madras High Court, sitting in Division Bench, dismissed the Letters Patent Appeal filed by senior executive authorities challenging an order passed in contempt proceedings by a Single…
December 12, 2025
Karnataka high court holds that “there is nothing like optional fees; State Bar Councils cannot collect any amount beyond Section 24(1)(f)” — Court directs refund of excess enrolment charges and mandates strict compliance with Supreme Court directions in Gaurav Kumar
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Karnataka high court holds that “there is nothing like optional fees; State Bar Councils cannot collect any amount beyond Section 24(1)(f)” — Court directs refund of excess enrolment charges and mandates strict compliance with Supreme Court directions in Gaurav Kumar

Court’s decision The Karnataka High Court delivered a detailed order reaffirming that State Bar Councils cannot collect any enrolment fees beyond the statutory limit prescribed under Section 24(1)(f) of the…
November 9, 2025