abuse of process

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…
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

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…