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The Himachal Pradesh High Court has issued a stern warning to the Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu-led state government for failing to release essential judicial funds, threatening to initiate contempt proceedings if ₹10 crore is not deposited with the High Court by November 13, 2025 . Judicial Reprimand Over Financial Neglect A Division Bench comprising Chief Justice G.S. Sandhawalia and Justice Ranjan Sharma took serious note of the non-release of funds since September 2025 , observing that the continued financial neglect is “disrupting the normal functioning of the courts” . The Bench directed the Finance Secretary to personally appear before the Court with a bank draft of ₹10 crore payable to the Registrar General of the High Court . The order explicitly warned that failure to comply would result in the issuance of a contempt notice . The court stated: “Let the Secretary (Finance) come present in this Court along with necessary draft of ₹10 crore, in favour of the Registrar Ge...

🚨 Delhi HC Convicts Advocate for Contempt: A Serious  Breach of Court Decorum ⚖️ In a significant ruling, the Delhi High Court recently convicted advocate Sanjay Rathod of criminal contempt of court after he used abusive and filthy language against a magistrate at the Karkardooma Court while appearing in an inebriated state. This incident, which occurred on October 30, 2015, highlights the serious consequences of disrespecting the judiciary. 🛑 Courtroom Misconduct: A Breach of Justice A division bench of Justices Prathiba M Singh and Amit Sharma found Rathod guilty of criminal contempt, emphasizing that his actions scandalized the court and interfered with the administration of justice. The language used was not only foul but also directed towards a lady judicial officer, making it particularly reprehensible. The court stated that appearing in a drunken state is "unpardonable" and constitutes contempt on the face of the court. ⚖️ Consequences & Sentencing While the High...

Madhya Pradesh Officials Face Contempt Charges  Over Wage Dispute The Indore bench of the Madhya Pradesh High Court has taken stern action against five senior Madhya Pradesh government officials for failing to comply with court orders regarding wage parity for contractual employees. This decision comes after a contempt petition highlighted their disregard for a previous court directive. Contempt of Court: A Brief Overview Contempt of court occurs when an individual or entity disobeys or disrespects a court order. In India, contempt of court is governed by the Contempt of Courts Act, 1971. The Act defines two types of contempt: civil and criminal. Civil contempt involves the wilful disobedience of a court order, while criminal contempt includes acts that scandalize or lower the authority of the court.  Background of the Case The issue began when Parthan Pillai, a 48-year-old Computer Programmer, filed a Writ Petition under Article 226 of the Constitution of India. Pillai sought...