Contempt Plea Against Artist Rachita Taneja Over Comics On Supreme Court
Following case proceedings against Taneja, several comic artists on social media have extended support to her, citing suppression of free speech in art.
Contempt of Court
Attorney General Refuses Filing Of Contempt Plea Against Swara Bhasker
Lawyer Anuj Saxena filed a contempt of court plea against actor Swara Bhasker.
SC Stays Meghalaya HC’s Contempt of Court Order On Patricia Mukhim
After the Meghalaya High Court held Shillong Times Editor Patricia Mukhim and Publisher Shobha Chowdhury guilty of contempt of court on March 8, the duo filed a plea in the Supreme Court against the order. The apex court issued a notice recently and stayed the Meghalaya HC’s order stating a fine of two lakh rupees […]
Shillong Editor Faces Contempt Of Court For Critiquing Judge’s Appeal
The Meghalaya High Court recently held Shillong Times editor Patricia Mukhim and publisher Shobha Choudhury guilty of contempt of court. On the occasion of International Women’s Day March, 8, the High Court declared Mukhim and Choudhury guilty of contempt of court for publishing two reports in the Shillong-based daily on December 6, 2018, and December […]